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The Rheumatology Team have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team working to improve the safety, experience and outcomes for patients in Royal Berkshire Hospital. This post offers the opportunity to have a real impact on the independence and confidence in patients in Royal Berkshire. A passion for admission prevention is a must for this position.
We Are Looking For
* An individual who is confident in teaching colleagues/patients. Sharing knowledge with patient’s and colleagues is an important part of the job, so confidence and good interpersonal skills are key.
* Someone who is interested in continuing their learning and willing to work towards History taking and Prescribing. A candidate who is committed to staying up to date on research/guidelines.
* A candidate who has a high standard of spoken and written English. Experience in working with audits and research would be desirable.
* Experience in Biologic/Dawn Monitoring is desirable but training will be provided to the right candidate.
The post-holder is a skilled practitioner and is able to support the delivery of patient-focused care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the Rheumatology patient.
To follow Departmental, Trust and BSR Protocols and Guideline, including conducting related interventions/investigations and data collection as necessary.
Support Rheumatology specific education to staff, patients and their families/carers.
Support the smooth running of the Rheumatology service in the absence of Senior Nurses and provides clinical and managerial leadership to the team.
Support the development of specialist strategies, policies and plans to build capacity and resilience within and across the Trust, in line with Trust wide strategy.
The post holder will also work closely with the Rheumatology Consultants, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist and Homecare to support robust monitoring of the patient condition and act accordingly to the specialty instructions and SOPs.
The post-holder works with clinicians, care group managers, directors and administrators to support and deliver the strategic vision of the services.
Works across acute trust and providing specialist clinical services to Rheumatology patients.
Support the development of services both locally and nationally.
Participates in local and national clinical audits in collaboration for Rheumatology.
The post-holder support the implementation of policy to support the development of the service.
We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities.
Our Values
* Compassionate
* Aspirational
* Resourceful
* Excellent
The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Donna Heneghan Job title: CNS Email address: Donna.heneghan@royalberkshire.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07767837888
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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