Band 6- Osteoporosis and DMARD monitoring nurse- EDGH - Cross Site
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Rheumatology Team as a Specialist Nurse in Osteoporosis and DMARD monitoring, working across sites alongside Rheumatology Consultants and Specialist Nurses.
The role will encompass the management of osteoporosis services and the monitoring of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), supporting the delivery of high-quality care in line with national and local guidelines. You will work collaboratively across sites with Rheumatologists and Rheumatology Specialist Nurses, coordinating osteoporosis treatments and providing specialist advice, education, and support.
You will monitor patients initiated on DMARDs by the medical team, acting as a key liaison between outpatient clinics, day unit therapies, inpatient services, and primary care to ensure continuity of care.
The post holder will work across Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital, including Uckfield Hospital, as the service develops.
Applicants should demonstrate excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Degree-level education and evidence of continued professional development are desirable, and experience in rheumatology would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
This challenging and rewarding role offers varied experience, professional development opportunities, and potential involvement in clinical research within a supportive team environment. In return, we offer strong managerial support and a commitment to your professional development. All staff are expected to uphold the Trust's values of being excellent, kind, responsible, and respectful.
The role will encompass osteoporosis and the monitoring of Disease modifying drugs. This will enable us to provide high quality care following national and local guidelines. You will be working cross site with Rheumatologists and Rheumatology Specialist Nurses, to undertake the arrangement of various osteoporosis treatments acting as a source of expertise and knowledge through the provision of education and support.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL
* Qualified registered General Nurse Part 1 of NMC Register
* Education to degree level supplemented by diploma level specialist training or relevant equivalent training and experience
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Evidence of post-registration training in relevant speciality
Experience
* Recent experience of working in the NHS or similar healthcare organisation
* Previous experience of working as part of a team
* Demonstrate an understanding of Rheumatological conditions.
* Audit/Research experience working across Primary/Secondary interfaceExperience of clinical supervision
Knowledge
* Proven enhanced clinical skills and attend to detail and care
* Wide range of good communication and interpersonal skills
* Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Outlook
* Understanding the need for evidence based practice
* Understanding of Audit and research
* Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
* Able to manage own caseload of patients
* Demonstrate to always act in the patients and carers best interest
* Demonstrate the ability to relate to carers and significant others
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Ability to demonstrate commitment to raising standards of patient care.
* Experience of implementing change
* Non medical prescriber/enrolled
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
EASTBOURNE DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL - CROSS SITE
Rheumatology Advanced Nurse Practitioner
£39,959 to £48,117 a yearper annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-LLCG0226-A
Job locations
EASTBOURNE DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL - CROSS SITE
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