Specialist Practitioner / Specialist Nurse

The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of high standards of care to patients under the Rheumatology Department, advising and providing help to patients via the helpline, and assisting with the day to day running of the department. The post holder will initially be based in the specialty of Rheumatology.Main duties of the jobThe Specialist Practitioner/Nurse will be an experienced practitioner who uses specialist knowledge and skills to support patients under supervision and works towards autonomous practice and carries a caseload of patients with complex needs and is able to undertake advanced nursing assessment, address complex needs and provide support within the sphere of rheumatology both within the main unit and in the community. Contribute to service development, audit and research projects ensuring these contribute to the educations and training of other health care professionals. Create, maintain, implement, and enhance an effective clinical learning environment through role modelling, leadership and excellence in practice. They will work under the supervision of Clinical Nurse Specialist and Consultant TeamAbout usRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region. The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of 380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods. The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally. We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community. Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Registered Nurse Relevant nursing experience within speciality Non-medical prescribing qualification or commitment to undertake Completion of relevant extended role scope competencies or commitment to undertake
Desirable
University qualification in speciality Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification
ExperienceEssential
Relevant nursing experience within speciality Audit or research experience Teaching and education experience
Practical & Intellectual Skills (including any special knowledge)Essential
Ability to prioritise and manage own workload Able to identify learning opportunities Able to organise own learning and development Ability to manage change
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Cornwall Hospitals TrustAddressRoyal Cornwall Hospital/Truro Health Park Truro TR1 3LJAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 156-6140801-A
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