Job overview
Would you like to join a well-established, friendly team of nurses who provide patient-centred care for people with rheumatological conditions? Then look no further - we are looking for a motivated nurse who can work autonomously, use their initiative and is a good communicator to join our team.
You will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of all the rheumatological conditions we see and will supported through a competency package. We are very much a multi-disciplinary service caring for people in the York, Selby and Malton areas.
Main duties of the job
1. To work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver specialist nursing care in Rheumatology.
2. To assess, implement and evaluate treatment using shared-decision making with the patient via thorough consultation.
3. To counsel patients for specialist medications, evaluate the effectiveness of the drugs and manage any issues that may arise.
4. To provide specialist, evidence-based knowledge in line with current research and guidelines.
5. To make appropriate and timely referrals to other members of the multi-disciplinary team to optimise patient care.
6. Ensure all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect.
7. Ensure all documentation is accurate and precise in accordance with the Trust and NMC standards.