Job summary
The post holder will respond to patients' needs within the hospital setting, including the long-term assessment and monitoring of patients with rheumatological conditions and will oversee the safe administration of disease modifying and biological therapies.
The post holder will work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will participate in the provision of a District Advisory Service to Health Centres and GP Practices and will provide a counselling and educational service to patients.
The postholder will educate all disciplines of staff in Rheumatology and will offer outreach rheumatology support to ward areas. The post holder will carry the site arrest and fire bleep on a rostered basis.
Evidence of qualifications will be required at interview and during compliance checks.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the response to immediate patient needs within hospital setting.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care of patients in accordance with their clinical pathway and individual needs.
To assist in the monitoring of all patients on 2nd Line Drug therapy.
Assist the regular metrology assessments of all patients on 2nd Line Drugs and patients who have previously taken 2nd Line Drugs.
Assist in research and audit projects, both medical and nursing orientated and provide statistical information by which clinical trials can be measured. Assist in the co-ordination of drug trials.
Development of and involvement in committees, working parties and meetings concerned with on-going developments of the Rheumatology service.
Develop and co-operate with local Health Education Units in information exchanges.
Liaise with consultants on the outcome of all assessments, monitoring and meetings where appropriate.
Assist with consultant-led clinics, as appropriate.
Observe the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others, participate in the development of same.
Continually monitor standards of care and lead the improvement of care, be responsible for benchmarking, audit and research within the ward environment.
Promote everyone's equality, diversity and rights.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage the unit area in the absence of the unit manager, co-ordinating the activities of the unit team and deploying resources effectively
Ensure that all drugs and treatments are correctly administered in accordance with NMC Guidelines, Nursing Procedures and Drug Policies.
Ensure effective emergency plans and procedures are in place and that staff are able to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner and with due care to Health and Safety regulations.
Assist in ensuring a safe place of work is maintained and that defects in plant, premises or equipment are identified and reported for corrective action promptly.
Comply with Mandatory training in accordance with Trust policy.
To offer an outreach support/advice system to ward areas nursing rheumatology patients.
Participate on a rostered basis carrying the senior nurse bleep, dealing with emergency situations and offering advice to ward areas.
Organise own workload and adjust priorities in response to issues in the work place.
Assist in analysing and forecasting the workforce needs for service development.
Undertake regular departmental audit and the development and implementation of action plans.
Establish an effective working relationship with medical staff and other disciplines within the hospital.
Recognise and respond to issues which require urgent attention, reporting to other members of the multi-disciplinary/management team as necessary.
Expeditiously handle complaints and problems providing accurate and timely follow up after consultation with Modern Matron/Departmental Head.
Ensure effective communication is maintained between the rheumatology unit and the rheumatology specialist team.
Ensure and manage the effective use of all financial resources in providing and delivering the service.
Identify and implement cost improvement and SAVI programmes within the service.
Adhere to Trust policies and maintenance of the professional Code of Conduct.
Using developed listening skills and insight into the organisational culture; formulate and implement policies to enable teams to make their best contribution to effective care delivery.
Participate in annual performance review to identify staff members personal development needs and ensure that issues of poor competence are addressed.
Support the unit manager in managing staff absence in accordance with the Trust policies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse (relevant branch).
- Evidence of continuing professional development since registration.
Desirable
- Leadership qualification.
- Post registration qualification relevant to the speciality.
- Teaching/assessing certificate.
- Willingness to undertake a degree.
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post registration experience relevant to the clinical speciality.
- Experience of teaching/assessing/ supervising others in a clinical setting.
- Regularly in charge of ward.
Desirable
- Auditing standards of care.
- Experience of return to work interviews, PDR's.
Skills
Essential
- Specialist nursing skills relevant to rheumatology
- Basic ward management skills
- Clinical teaching and assessment skills
- Leadership
Desirable
- Audit.
- Willingness to develop personal skills with the rheumatology service.
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date clinical nursing knowledge relevant to the speciality.
Additional
Essential
- Good record of attendance
- Able to work flexibly to meet the service needs of rheumatology.
- Carry site bleep for arrest and fire response, on a rota basis.
- Able to offer rheumatology outreach support to ward areas.
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wrightington Hospital
Hall Lane, Appley Bridge
Wigan
WN6 9EP