Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to join the Rheumatology department at Neath Port Talbot Hospital.
The band 5 Rheumatology nurse will support the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists to support patients in the community.
The applicant for this role will need to flexible and will support the Osteoporosis Nurse Specialist, Biological Nurse Specialist and DMARD nurse.
The applicant will need to be digital competent as the role involves using several computer systems - full training on the systems will be given The role is predominantly office based and there is limited face to face contact with patients.
Thus excellent communication skills are needed for this role, and the ability to communicate over the telephone is essential.
The role is varied and covers several specialties within rheumatology thus the applicant will need good organisational skills.
Main duties of the job Monitoring of bloods including the requesting, reviewing and escalating of blood results Supporting the preparation of prescriptions Maintaining patient electronic databases and using digital clinical systems to review and update patients digital records Making referrals to the rheumatology day unit, GP surgery and other departments.
Liaising with homecare pharmacy team, third party delivery companies and primary care.
Contacting patients by telephone to discuss treatment plans Identifying patients and running a nurse led injection clinic for osteoporosis patients Attending clinics face to face or virtual with the biologic and osteoporosis nurses.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure you have read the job overview and main duties of the job carefully, and be mindful that this role is predominantly non patient facing and is not suitable for newly qualified RNs.
Please also see the generic band 5 job description and person is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Registered Nurse Clear understanding of consent process Desirable Evidence of post registration study and training, POVA Child/Adult Protection Intermediate Life Support if required in clinical setting Experience Essential Pre-registration evidence in direct nursing care Experience of providing holistic nursing care Interest in developing nursing skills Desirable Clear understanding of clinical governance framework Implement evidence-based practice