Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Rheumatology
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (Na)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 193-7138235NCG
- Cyflogwr
- Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Royal Berkshire Hospital
- Tref
- Reading
- Cyflog
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum.
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 30/04/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Senior Staff Nurse - Rheumatology
NHS AfC: Band 6
Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”
We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice
Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
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.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
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.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
For further details on the job role please refer to the Job description and Person Specification attached.
Manyleb y person
Education/ Qualifications/ Training:
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf dymunol
- History taking, Assessment and Diagnostics module
- Recent clinical experience in related client group
Clinical and Governance
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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
Meini prawf dymunol
- Demonstrates a desire to explore innovative ways of delivering services
- Understand Trust budget, costing and Blue-Teq
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Donna Heneghan
- Teitl y swydd
- CNS
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07767837888
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