Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology

To demonstrate advanced practice, effectively managing a complex clinical caseload, carrying out pre-treatment assessments as well as planning and implementing care and treatment for patients with Rheumatological conditions requiring Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs or in whom anti-TNF or other Biologic therapies are indicated. Provide nurse-led clinical activity to support the rheumatology service across the trust. This will include running nurse-led clinics, telephone advice and clinical support To act as a patient's advocate and to give advice regarding treatment options in order for the patient to be able to give informed consent To work in collaboration with all members of the local and specialist multidisciplinary teams to ensure the provision of high quality, timely service for patients and their families To promote and demonstrate evidence based practice, initiate research/audit projects and encourage and support staff who wish to be actively involved in service development To provide support and advice in clinical areas for junior colleagues, wards and outpatients, to optimise quality improvement opportunities, and provide expert input into MDT discussions to influence care pathways and service planning To provide leadership support to the rheumatology nursing team, ensuring high standards of clinical practice and patient care. To act as a role model and mentor, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement Actively engage in the Trusts policies, guidelines, and statutory responsibilities, ensuring personal compliance and supporting team adherence Maintain a professional awareness of developments in research, nursing practice and current trends within the fields of rheumatology nursing To use outcome measures, patient feedback and service data to influence and shape clinical practice, quality improvement, and commissioning priorities. Promote own professional development by attending appropriate confidence, courses study days, accessing and utilising relevant information Provide specialist teaching on rheumatology conditions, treatments, and self-management strategies to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals For further details please see the attached job description.