Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Rheumatology Specialist Nurse at a leading NHS trust. This role involves providing clinical leadership and expertise in rheumatology, ensuring high-quality patient care and support. You will lead the development of outpatient services, coordinate patient pathways, and drive quality improvement initiatives. Join a collaborative team at a state-of-the-art facility that values innovation and professional development. Enjoy a range of NHS benefits, including flexible working hours and career support, while making a significant impact on patient lives in a friendly and diverse environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream - access to pay as you earn

Free Park & Ride service

Free confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

Staff discounts at on-site cafes

Support in career development

Qualifications

• Experience in rheumatology and outpatient care essential.
• Strong leadership skills in a clinical setting required.

Responsibilities

• Lead outpatient Rheumatology Specialist Nursing care.
• Coordinate patient care and ensure continuity in treatment.
• Develop and implement nurse-led protocols and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Patient Care Coordination

Rheumatology Expertise

Quality Improvement

Patient Education

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Specialist Nursing Training

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake a lead role of Rheumatology Specialist Nurse in an outpatient service. The post requires a motivated individual to work 37.5 hours a week within the rheumatology team employed by NNUH

To provide clinical leadership and expertise in rheumatology speciality by providing information, support, advice and specialist knowledge to patients, their families and carers, and to act as a resource to the multi-professional team. To participate in the co-ordination of patient care to ensure continuity throughout the patient’s care pathway. To be pivotal in review and development of the rheumatology service, and to reflect the needs of the patient group

To lead on the delivery of outpatient Rheumatology Specialist Nursing care within the hospital, providing clinical leadership and support, development of nurse led protocols / guidelines and nurse led initiatives

To develop and lead in the collection of relevant audit data to facilitate quality improvement, service development and national requirement

Provide essential education for patients with Rheumatology Disease

Participate in and work with local teams and ICB to develop the rheumatology service to deliver a high standard of evidence-based care

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Louise Hunt Job title: Matron: Endocrinology and Rheumatology Email address: [e-mail]

01603 286286 ext 7769