Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Are you looking for the next step in your career? We have the perfect opportunity for a nurse to join our Rheumatology Team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual that will integrate into our established team of specialist nurses, providing care to patients with a wide variety of Rheumatological conditions, We run a Shropshire wide service for patients based on a Hub and Spoke model with Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Hospital as the Hub and various other sites (spokes) within the county from where we offer our service to patients., Following the period of development, the postholder will hold an integral role in shaping the delivery of our high standard of service. You will work alongside Consultant Rheumatologists, Specialist Doctors, other Band 7/6 nurses, physiotherapists and other extended scope practitioners who work as part of the team.

We are looking for an experienced nurse who has an interest in Rheumatology or/and has experience in working in a rheumatology service and will be able to integrate into our motivated and hardworking nursing team.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It
offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

[Annex 21 (ii) more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate, ie £29,832.6 per annum ]

The post holder will be required to complete the following training/competencies within an 18- month period under the Agenda for Change Annex 21 to successfully meet Band 6 requirements:

Completed Leadership Course (provided by RJAH)

Completed the Rheumatology Core Skills/Specialist Nurse Skills Course provided by BSA (British Society for Rheumatology)

Completed RCN Rheumatology Band 6 Competencies

Assist with and complete 1 audit, £35,392 to £42,618 a year See main advert text for salary during 18 month training period