Senior Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

To deliver and continue to develop a specialised nursing service for patients with rheumatologic conditions including those on biologic, DMARD and osteoporosis therapies attending nurse led clinics.

To work autonomously demonstrating a high level of assessment, judgement and decision making in the specialist area and to develop specialised management plans for patients with rheumatologic conditions

Plan and deliver teaching programmes for nursing staff and other professionals involved in rheumatology care

Provide clinical supervision and support junior nursing staff to develop professionally in the rheumatology department.

Support the lead nurse with nursing workforce management

To be involved with nursing research and audit requirements within the department

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rheumatology Department at Bedfordshire Hospital (Luton Site) for an enthusiastic, highly motivated experienced senior rheumatology nurse to join an exemplar nursing team focused on delivering excellent patient care.

This post is a substantive post for 37.5 hours a week.

The successful applicant will demonstrate high standards of work at all times acting as a role model to others, be self motivated and efficient, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The role requires the candidate to initiate, manage and co-ordinate care of often complex rheumatology patients on DMARDs, Biologic and osteoporosis treatments. Experience in rheumatology patient care is therefore essential for the role.

Individuals should be willing to develop further any specialised skills and knowledge required relating to the specialist area and develop their leadership and workforce skills as required to assist the lead nurse in managing an expanding nursing workforce.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.