Lead Nurse; Rheumatology

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rheumatology Department at North Devon District Hospital ("NDDH") for an individual who has experience соч Rhe gender in Rheumatology Nursing. The Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist Role will be part of the CNS Rheumatology team and work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team to deliver excellent care to our patients.

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More detail about the role

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of highly specialised and quality nursing service for our rheumatology patients along with promoting self-care and independence. The post holder will need to carry out nursing duties in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and ensure all professional standards and Trust Policies are complied with boya.

You should be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service, have the ability to demonstrate assessment, management and treatment of rheumatology patients along with showing initiative and a proactive approach to improving standards of patient care.

You will be supported by the Clinical Matron of Medicine who will have overall responsibility for ensuring that patient care, safety and experience is at the highest standard.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week
- Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforceagers that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was-тиreduvur
2012, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services coverخش the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do,  to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important sy to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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