Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading NHS trust, where you can take on a pivotal role as a Rheumatology Specialist Nurse. In this position, you will provide clinical leadership, coordinate patient care, and develop innovative nurse-led initiatives to enhance the rheumatology service. Join a diverse team dedicated to improving patient outcomes while benefiting from flexible working hours and a supportive environment. This role not only offers the chance to make a significant impact in patient care but also provides opportunities for career development and personal growth in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream access

Free Park & Ride

Confidential counselling

On-site nursery

Career development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in rheumatology nursing with a focus on patient care.
• Strong leadership skills to guide nursing practices and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and develop nurse-led protocols.
• Coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the pathway.
• Contribute to service development and monitor performance against standards.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Patient Care Coordination

Rheumatology Expertise

Quality Improvement

Education for Patients

Education

Nursing Degree

Specialization in Rheumatology

Job description

Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical leadership and expertise in rheumatology, offering information, support, advice, and specialist knowledge to patients, families, and carers.
2. Coordinate patient care to ensure continuity throughout the care pathway.
3. Lead the review and development of the rheumatology service to meet patient needs.
4. Deliver outpatient Rheumatology Specialist Nursing care, developing nurse-led protocols, guidelines, and initiatives.
5. Collect audit data to facilitate quality improvement, service development, and meet national requirements.
6. Provide education for patients with Rheumatology diseases.
7. Work with local teams and ICB to develop evidence-based rheumatology services.

About Us:

Join us at NNUH, one of the UK's largest NHS trusts, serving around one million people. We are a teaching and research hospital at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with the University of East Anglia. Our diverse workforce includes staff from 94 countries.

Benefits:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and leave entitlement
• Wagestream access
• Free Park & Ride
• Confidential counselling
• On-site nursery and cafes
• Career development support
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes

Additional Responsibilities:

• Contribute to service development and nurse-led initiatives in liaison with senior staff.
• Assist in developing business plans to extend services.
• Monitor performance against national standards like NSF and NICE.
• Ensure policies meet national standards and trust objectives.
• Assess and develop services to meet patient needs.
• Identify and implement beneficial practice changes.
• Deputise for senior colleagues when needed.
• Review nursing practices to keep the service at the forefront of the specialty.

Refer to the Job Description for full responsibilities and requirements. The advert closes on Sunday 18 May 2025.