Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

To assist in the provision of expert advice and interventions within the Rheumatology service Maintain and improve standards of care and promote a seamless service within a multiprofessional Framework Be involved in the biologics service:-Assisting with the Virtual Biologics Service ( Blueteq funding requests) -Activating and renewing homecare prescriptions -Assist with running nurse-led clinics - initiating monitoring patients on Biologics -Rotation in day care unit for treating patients with IV biologics, IV bisphosphonates,Cyclophosphamide, methylprednisolone -Assist with the Biologics help line queries. Assisting with nurse-led clinics for DMARD monitoring (s/c methotrexate/Leflunomide) Be involved in the research and audit of clinical activities taking into account directorate and corporate objectives within the clinical governance framework.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse; - Intravenous accreditation; - Cannulation; - Accreditation Fulfils KSF outline for Staff Nurse (Band 5)

Desirable: - Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent; - Specialist Clinical Course relevant to area or equivalent.; - NMP qualification; - BSc Nursing or working towards

Experience

Essential: - Cannulation and intravenous drug administration

Desirable: - Experience of caring for patients with long term conditions

Knowledge

Essential: - Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems.; - Ability to store data/ information safely and correctly