Trainee Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rheumatology department for an experienced nurse to join the Rheumatology team. We are looking for a motivated and innovative applicant to join us to support service development.

Under the supervision of the senior Rheumatology nursing team, the role involves the assessment, management, and treatment of patients with inflammatory arthritis and osteoporosis in an outpatient setting as well as patient education and health promotion. There will be opportunities to participate in research, quality improvement projects, audits, and educational meetings., The post holder will provide specialist nursing care, advice and support for people with inflammatory arthritis. This will involve developing knowledge and skills to autonomously manage a case load of patients with Inflammatory joint disease in nurse led outpatient clinics with Clinical Supervision from the Senior Rheumatology Nurse specialist team and Consultant Rheumatologist. The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team, undertaking all relevant forms of nursing care and patient management, supported by evidence-based practice, guided by the RCN competency framework for Rheumatology Nurses.

The post holder must always act in an accountable manner, adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Trust policies.

Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. -Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year. -HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are