Lead Nurse Rheumatology

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Rheumatology Specialist Nurse to lead the service at North Middlesex University Hospital. The ideal candidate will drive continuity of care, participate in patient assessments, and develop educational programs for staff. This role also involves significant responsibilities in managing biologics and enhancing patient experiences. Competitive salary and full-time hours are offered.

Qualifications

• NMC registration required.
• Track record in working with different key stakeholders in rheumatology.
• Understanding of biologics and ability to manage a caseload of patients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the assessment and monitoring of patients with rheumatology conditions.
• Lead training and education for nurses and allied healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to development of the department's clinical research strategy.

Skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Understanding of national and local audits

Education

Masters' level or working towards it

Post registration on Rheumatology

Independent Nurse prescriber

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a lead rheumatology specialist nurse at North Middlesex health unit. We are seeking an experienced practitioner who is forward thinking, dynamic and proactive to lead the service.

The Rheumatology Department at North Middlesex consists of 4 Consultant Rheumatologists and 3 full time Clinical Nurse Specialists. Rheumatology activities are mainly based in the outpatient setting with a significant monitoring workload, especially for patients on Biologic treatments. The Lead Nurse for Rheumatology will drive continuity of care provision, support an active audit and teaching culture, and deliver the best care and patient experience.

Main duties

The Lead Nurse will be required to actively participate in the assessment and monitoring of patients with rheumatology conditions. They will be pivotal for delivering the strategy of the service and drive it forward with consultant support. They will undertake regular audits and will play a pivotal role in developing strategies and writing policies. The post holder is expected to undertake regular nurse-led clinics in addition to ad hoc clinics and will be involved in national and local audits. There is a dedicated patient advice line for patients taking DMARDS and Biologics for which the lead nurse has overall accountability. The post holder will provide support to ward nursing staff in the care of rheumatology in-patients and liaise with the Emergency Department and community colleagues to promote to avoid admissions. They will also deliver educational requirements with the support of other CNS in the Rheumatology department.

See Job Description for further details.

About us

At the Royal Free London, our mission is to be world class in care, treatment, clinical research and teaching excellence. We aim to deliver kind and compassionate care, with over 10,000 staff across sites, to ensure patients receive the very best care. NorthMid is part of the North Central London integrated care system, working with NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. We are a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George\'s University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities. Take a tour of our hospital here.

Details

Date posted: 11 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £61,631 to £68,623 a year Per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 391-NMUH-7378982

Job locations: North Middlesex University Hospital, London, N18 1QX

UK time zone

Job responsibilities

The Rheumatology service provides diagnostic, wide-ranging treatments and management advice for a caseload of patients with various rheumatological conditions.

• Act as a visible role model and expert autonomous practitioner
• Provide strategic direction for the Clinical Nurse Specialist team
• Lead on development and implementation of nursing-led care programs for individuals and the client group
• Lead training and education for nurses and allied health care professionals internally and externally
• Contribute to development of the department\'s clinical research strategy and engage at all levels of the research process
• Ensure excellent standards of nursing care through planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating nurse-led services
• Lead on review and evaluation of patient information and education sessions in collaboration with the MDT
• Work with the clinical team to create a positive patient experience and promote staff wellbeing

See job description and person specification for further details.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• NMC registration
• Masters\' level or working towards it
• Post registration on Rheumatology
• Independent Nurse prescriber

Desirable

• Leadership course

Skills and Abilities

• Able to prioritise workload
• Understanding of national and local audits

Desirable

• Patient teaching experience

Experience

• Track record in working with different key stakeholders that impact patients with rheumatology
• Understanding of biologics and ability to manage a caseload of patients undergoing biologics

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require Disclosure to be checked.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for more information.

Employer details

Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address: North Middlesex University Hospital, London, N18 1QX

Employer website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/