Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen within Barts Arthritis Centre, for a clinical nurse specialist to join a team of dynamic rheumatologists and specialist nurses at Mile End. We are the second largest rheumatology department in the country, with particular expertise in treating inflammatory diseases, spinal disorders, connective tissue diseases and osteoporosis. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who will be involved in assessing, planning care, implementing and monitoring of rheumatology patients. The successful candidate will be based mainly at Mile End Hospital and the day unit on Grove Infusions Unit , Mile End Hospital. The post holder must demonstrate a high level of practical and decision-making skills in order to safeguard patients particularly those on immunosuppressant and biologic therapies. The post holder must have the necessary skills to ensure appropriate education and support to meet the physical, psychological and social needs of rheumatology patients and their carers. Opportunities for training will be offered.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

About us
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.

Job responsibilities
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 knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

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

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).