Job summary
- Main area
- Rheumatology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week (hours worked over 3 days)
- Job ref
- 331-B3630424
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- RLI
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 7
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
The Rheumatology service cross bay has a vacancy for a 18.75 hours per week Clinical nurse specialist post.
UHMBT is situated on the southern edge of the Lake district with convenient links to the major cities in the north of England.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be supporting the Rheumatology service .
You will have at least 12 months experience at AFC Band 6 (or equivalent) and proven leadership and management experience.
This role will involve nurse led clinics and there will be opportunities for professional development such as obtaining the non-medical prescribing qualification.
You will be responsible for running your own nurse led clinic, either face to face or remotely. You will triage concerns from patients/other medical professionals via the Rheumatology answer phone or emails.
There is an expectation that you will work at all three main hospital sites-RLI,WGH and FGH.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum 1 year at Band 6
- 1st level registered nurse
- Post registration clinical course or qualification in specialist area that has enhanced clinical practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience within the Rheumatology service
- Non-medical prescriber
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nicole Dixon
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07773537446
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