• Job Description

  Req#: C9193-25-0365?language=en&page=191&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Rheumatology Team have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team working to improve the safety, experience and outcomes for patients in Royal Berkshire Hospital. This post offers the opportunity to have a real impact on the independence and confidence in patients in Royal Berkshire. A passion for admission prevention is a must for this position.

  We are looking for:

  -An individual who is confident in teaching colleagues/patients. Sharing knowledge with patient's and colleagues is an important part of the job, so confidence and good interpersonal skills are key.

  -Someone who is interested in continuing their learning and willing to work towards History taking and Prescribing. A candidate who is committed to staying up to date on research/guidelines.

  -A candidate who has a high standard of spoken and written English. Experience in working with audits and research would be desirable.

  -Experience in Biologic/Dawn Monitoring is desirable but training will be provided to the right candidate.

  Main duties of the job

  The post-holder is a skilled practitioner and is able to support the delivery of patient-focused care, which address the complex and changing health and well-being needs of the Rheumatology patient.

  To follow Departmental, Trust and BSR Protocols and Guideline, including conducting related interventions/investigations and data collection as necessary.

  Support Rheumatology specific education to staff, patients and their families/carers.

  Support the smooth running of the Rheumatology service in the absence of Senior Nurses and provides clinical and managerial leadership to the team.

  Support the development of specialist strategies, policies and plans to build capacity and resilience within and across the Trust, in line with Trust wide strategy.

  The post holder will also work closely with the Rheumatology Consultants, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist and Homecare to support robust monitoring of the patient condition and act accordingly to the specialty instructions and SOPs.

  The post-holder works with clinicians, care group managers, directors and administrators to support and deliver the strategic vision of the services.

  Works across acute trust and providing specialist clinical services to Rheumatology patients.

  Support the development of services both locally and nationally.

  Participates in local and national clinical audits in collaboration for Rheumatology.

  The post-holder support the implementation of policy to support the development of the service.

  About us

  We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities.

  Our values:

  • Compassionate
  • Aspirational
  • Resourceful
  • Excellent

  The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

  The CQC recently rated the care provided by The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as good.

  Date posted

  16 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum.

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  193-7138235NCG

  Job locations

  Royal Berkshire Hospital

  London Road

  Reading

  RG1 5AN

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further details on the job role please refer to the Job description and Person Specification attached.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For further details on the job role please refer to the Job description and Person Specification attached.

  Person Specification

  Education/ Qualifications/ Training:

  Essential

  • Current Registered Nurse, Degree level
  • Mentorship / Assessor/ facilitator/ coaching qualification
  • Evidence of recent clinical practice and evidences of recent appropriate experience
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
  • Clear concise power point presentation

  Desirable

  • History taking, Assessment and Diagnostics module
  • Recent clinical experience in related client group

  Clinical and Governance

  Essential

  • Significant post registration experience
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
  • Demonstrate willingness to develop clinical skills in specialist area.
  • Understand risk assessment and management
  • Understand blood monitoring and remote surveillance service

  Desirable

  • Demonstrates a desire to explore innovative ways of delivering services
  • Understand Trust budget, costing and Blue-Teq

  Person Specification

  Education/ Qualifications/ Training:

  Essential

  • Current Registered Nurse, Degree level
  • Mentorship / Assessor/ facilitator/ coaching qualification
  • Evidence of recent clinical practice and evidences of recent appropriate experience
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members
  • Clear concise power point presentation

  Desirable

  • History taking, Assessment and Diagnostics module
  • Recent clinical experience in related client group

  Clinical and Governance

  Essential

  • Significant post registration experience
  • Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
  • Demonstrate willingness to develop clinical skills in specialist area.
  • Understand risk assessment and management
  • Understand blood monitoring and remote surveillance service

  Desirable

  • Demonstrates a desire to explore innovative ways of delivering services
  • Understand Trust budget, costing and Blue-Teq

  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.

  UK Registration

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

  Additional information

  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.

  UK Registration

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Berkshire Hospital

  London Road

  Reading

  RG1 5AN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Berkshire Hospital

  London Road

  Reading

  RG1 5AN

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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