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Job summary

Main area
Rheumatology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 24 hours per week (hours worked over 3 days)
Job ref
331-B12191224
Employer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Furness General Hospital
Town
Barrow
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust logo

Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 7

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

 


Job overview

The Rheumatology service cross bay has a vacancy for a 24 hours per week Clinical nurse specialist post.

UHMBT is situated on the southern edge of the Lake district with convenient links to the major cities in the north of England.

 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be supporting the Rheumatology service .

You will have at least 12 months experience at AFC Band 6 (or equivalent) and proven leadership and management experience.

This role will involve nurse led clinics and there will be opportunities for professional development such as obtaining the non-medical prescribing qualification.

You will be responsible for running your own nurse led clinic, either face to face or remotely. You will triage concerns from patients/other medical professionals via the Rheumatology answer phone or emails.

This vacancy is to work predominantly at FGH, however, travel to WGH will be expected as required

 

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 1 year at Band 6
  • 1st level registered nurse
  • Post registration clinical course or qualification in specialist area that has enhanced clinical practice
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience within the Rheumatology service
  • Non-medical prescriber

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNHS Pastoral CareStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into health

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sharon Moore
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07974859821
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