Barts Health NHS Trust
Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Clinical Nurse Specialist Opportunity at Barts Arthritis Centre
An excellent opportunity has arisen within Barts Arthritis Centre, for a clinical nurse specialist to join a team of dynamic rheumatologists and specialist nurses at Mile End. We are the second largest rheumatology department in the country, with particular expertise in treating inflammatory diseases, spinal disorders, connective tissue diseases and osteoporosis.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who will be involved in assessing, planning care, implementing and monitoring of rheumatology patients. The successful candidate will be based mainly at Mile End Hospital and the day unit on Grove Infusions Unit, Mile End Hospital. The post holder must demonstrate a high level of practical and decision-making skills in order to safeguard patients particularly those on immunosuppressant and biologic therapies. The post holder must have the necessary skills to ensure appropriate education and support to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of rheumatology patients and their carers. Opportunities for training will be offered.
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Key Responsibilities
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To assist in the provision of expert advice and interventions within the Rheumatology service
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Maintain and improve standards of care and promote a seamless service within a multi professional Framework
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Be Involved In The Biologics Service
- Assisting with the Virtual Biologics Service (Blueteq funding requests)
- Activating and renewing homecare prescriptions
- Assist with running nurse-led clinics – initiating monitoring patients on Biologics
- Rotation in day care unit for treating patients with IV biologics, IV bisphosphonates, Cyclophosphamide, methylprednisolone
- Assist with the Biologics help line queries
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Assisting with nurse-led clinics for DMARD monitoring (s/c methotrexate/Leflunomide)
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Be involved in the research and audit of clinical activities taking into account directorate and corporate objectives within the clinical governance framework.
About Barts Health
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
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Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Zenzile Marimba
- Job title: Senior CNS
- Email address: zenzile.marimba@nhs.net
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