Band 6 - Clinical Nurse Specialist, Rheumatology
Band 6 - Clinical Nurse Specialist, Rheumatology
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We are seeking a qualified Rheumatology Specialist Nurse, who is enthusiastic and highly motivated to join the Rheumatology Department at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This role would suit anyone with medical nursing experience who has a passion and interest to develop their rheumatology specialist nursing skills.
We are an aspirational team, which is preparing to expand over the next couple of years.
We provide high quality care to patients within the out-patient setting with support, information and counselling on the auto-immune and inflammatory conditions.
The closing date for applications are Sunday 29th June 2025.
Interview for the post will be in person at St Albans City Hospital afternoon Friday, 11th July 2025.
As part of the service’s strategy, we are aiming to develop new innovative pathways within rheumatology.
This will be a great opportunity for someone who is keen to take part in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient experience within elective pathway.
In addition, you will receive structured time bound competency development through training and senior supervision to enable you to work autonomously.
You will be supported to develop as an independent practitioner who can make decisions relating to patient treatment and care.
The individual will be expected to prioritise tasks and manage their own time whilst supporting the organisation to meet the elective performance targets.
We have three hospitals – Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and St Albans City Hospital, with the post holder being required to work across the three sites, however we would work committedly with you to suit your personal choices whilst balancing the service requirements.
The post holder will work closely with the Rheumatology Consultants, Specialist Nurse colleagues and Administrators, to support advancing the care of patients with Rheumatology Diagnoses. This is a full-time (37.5 hours), permanent role.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients and colleagues. Our core Trust values are: Empowerment, Professional, Compassion, Inclusion.
At West Hertfordshire we are a flexible working employer, recognising the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options to all staff. Please check out our web page for more information. http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/. We encourage and welcome people with disabilities, and are an equal opportunities employer.
There has never been a more exciting time to join both West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as major re-development works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. This will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Felicity Mackenzie Job title: Lead Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist Email address: felicity.mackenzie2@nhs.net Telephone number: 01923 217798
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