Rheumatology Nurse Specialist in Biologic Therapy and Tissue Disease

We are seeking a forward thinking motivated person to take on the role of Rheumatology Nurse Specialist in Biologic Therapy and Connective Tissue Disease You will be based at Eastbourne District General Hospital working cross site in the Conquest Hospital Hastings and undertaking clinics in the Community.

The post holder will contribute to nursing developments within Rheumatology at both local and network level. This post offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the patients with Rheumatic conditions their relatives and carers.The successful applicant must have experience in the management of patients with inflammatory arthritis and be passionate about development and improving the patient experience. The candidate must be an outstanding communicator, can demonstrate first rate organisational and multi-tasking skills alongside strong clinical skills.Key aspects of the role include:-Ensuring that patients with Rheumatic conditions receive the highest standard of care from diagnosis onwards with an emphasis on providing expert advice and support to patients -and carers, including psychological support.-Managing and advising on the treatment -Providing professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the specialty-Providing nursing and medical educational training,
support and care within the Trust and externally.-Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team in respect of audit/research in patients with Rheumatology nurse led clinics, The post holder is responsible for providing expert professional clinical leadership in the nursing management of patients with Rheumatic conditions. The primary function of the role is the assessment, management and co-ordination of the plan of care for patients with Rheumatic conditions under the care of the Consultant Rheumatologists through the effective and efficient use of resources.

The post holder will also act as a point of contact for patients and carers of patients by providing information, advice, education and support, working collaboratively and in liaison with the multidisciplinary team.

Take the lead in collaboration with Consultant Rheumatologists, in the formulation of policies and protocols, which will encourage a unified approach to Rheumatology, across the interface between primary and secondary care.

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.