Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and skilled Senior Specialist Nurse with the passion to drive forward high quality care and the patient safety agenda, along with the enthusiasm to support developments of service, to join our, friendly and forward thinking team within Rheumatology Outpatients Department, Medicine Speciality Division.The current vacancy is based at our Sunderland Royal hospital site in Outpatients Department. The post offers a stimulating and challenging opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and experience in Rheumatology medicine, working closely with the specialist medical teamWe are looking to recruit an individual who is passionate about providing high quality and compassionate care to our patients. We are looking for a clinical leader who will demonstrate role modelling, empowerment, and support to our clinical team and provide leadership, team development and high quality nursing care.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, team working skills and will be dedicated to improving the patients' experience. You will need to demonstrate continuing professional development and a strong commitment to develop others and work closely within a multi-disciplinary team. The Lead Specialist Nurse will be expected to support the Matron and the Rheumatology Team to maintain a patient focused positive experience and environment.For informal enquiries please contact Deborah Carr General Medicine Speciality Matron. Ext 40003, or bleep 51521 or email Deborah.carr4@nhs.netAbout usPlease help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo lead and coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area.To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultationTo represent the service nationwide.To play a key role in ensuring that national and local standards/targets for specialist area are met.To manage/lead nurse led clinics in relation to reviewing patients and play a key role in optimising complex treatment regimes, facilitating hospital discharge and preventing avoidable hospital admissions.To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compactPerson SpecificationPhysical SkillsEssentialAbility to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.QualificationsEssentialCurrent NMC Registration (Level 1 adult nurse) .Degree in nursing studies or healthcare related subject.Mentorship qualification/equivalent and or Practice Assessor training.DesirableManagement and leadership training.ILM qualification.ExperienceEssentialExperience of care delivery.Experience managing a teamRoster managementHR experienceExperience of the specialism e.g. biologics / early arthritisExperience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.Evidence of innovation in practice.Experience of change management.Evidence of practice development.Experience of coordinating careDesirableExperience of working at Band 6 and/or Band 7.Experience of service redesignKnowledge & SkillsEssentialEvidence of leadership qualities.Awareness of national health and social care policy.Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.Able to work without supervision.Competent in the use of Microsoft office packages.Proven interpersonal skills.Practice assessor/ supervision skills.Appraisal skills.Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the post.DesirableUnderstanding of budget and financial control systems.Research skills.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSouth Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation TrustAddressSunderland Royal HospitalKayll RoadSunderlandSR4 7TPEmployer's websitehttps://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)