Rheumatology Specialist Nurse

We are currently looking for an experienced and highly motivated senior nurse to join the Rheumatology Day Unit team at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.

The NOC Rheumatology department is one of the leading units in the areas of rheumatology and musculoskeletal services; we pride ourselves in delivering first class clinical care to patients. You will join a small team providing intravenous biologic therapies to treat patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.

Cannulation, venepuncture and Rheumatology experience are desirable but not essential as training can be provided. Candidate must be able to work autonomously and make high level decisions relating to patient treatment and care. The individual will be expected to prioritise tasks and manage their own time. The post would appeal to enthusiastic, self-motivated practitioners who have excellent communication skills. You will need to have a proactive approach towards continuous professional development, and a passion to work in these rewarding specialties.

It is essential that candidates read the job descriptions carefully and reference their interest and appropriate skills in their application

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Manage a case load of patients within the RDU ensuring adherence to clinical, local and national guidelines.

Assess patients' suitability for treatment and inform patients of decision and be able to explain reasoning behind the decision.

Support a patient centred approach to care which encourages participation of patients and their carers.

Recognise the role as a health care educator for patients, staff and carers, and to strive to incorporate this function into clinical practice, and across the primary/secondary care interface.

Act as an expert resource for colleagues within and outside the Trust.

Be able, with training where required, to carry out cannulation, venepuncture and safe administration of specialist IV therapies.

Take on extended role as required, and as per aptitude.

Monitor and report any difficulties related to running the service in the clinical areas concerned.

Record and report any adverse events in accordance to Trust policies.

Develop and maintain clinical skills to support services delivery as agreed with clinical lead and line manager.

Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice at all times.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.