Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist based at Coventry Hospital with cross-site duties at Rugby St Cross and CCHC as required. The post involves leading rheumatology nursing care, coordinating complex cases, and working closely with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care across the pathway.

Successful applicants will need to provide an immunisation and vaccination report and demonstrate

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist rheumatology nursing care across the patient pathway.
• Coordinate complex patient care and participate in holistic management.
• Collaborate with rheumatology consultants and multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rheumatology CNS within UHCW. This post is based in Coventry hospital but will require cross site working at Rugby St Cross and CCHC as required.

You will play a crucial role in providing excellent clinical leadership and expertise in all aspects of rheumatology nursing by providing high quality specialist care and management throughout the patient pathway. You will co-ordinate complex patient care.

This post requires a forward thinking, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can problem solve with the ability to manage your own case load. Working closely with the Rheumatology consultants and the multidisciplinary team you will be responsible for the holistic care of patients.

Interviews are scheduled for 4th December 2026.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

The post holder will demonstrate an enhanced level of professional accountability, autonomy and clinical judgement, undertaking complex decision-making across a broad range of clinical situations and conditions. They will be responsible for managing clinical practice within the Rheumatology Service and will contribute significantly to service development, innovation, and the delivery of evidence-based care.

The Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide specialist care, advice and support to patients, families, carers and all staff involved in the care and treatment of rheumatology patients with long-term health conditions throughout the diagnostic, treatment, surveillance and follow-up pathway.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Maxine Herbert Job title: Clinical Service Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476 965470