Paediatric Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in England is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in paediatric rheumatology to join their Child and Adolescent service. The role involves providing expert care, leading nursing programmes, and delivering education. The ideal candidate will have experience in the specialty and be involved in research initiatives, with opportunities for professional development and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Discounted travel

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Recognized as an expert in paediatric rheumatology.
• Ability to undertake specialist procedures.
• Effective liaison with other staff.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with consultants to provide care to children.
• Lead nurse responsible for care programmes.
• Deliver education and training for staff.

Skills

Experience in paediatric rheumatology

Ability to assess and implement nursing care programmes

Ability to provide specialist education and training

Willingness to engage in research

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for maternity leave cover (a secondment or 12 month fixed term) at CUH for a nurse with experience in paediatric rheumatology to join the Child and Adolescent East of England Rheumatology Service (CHEERS) as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. The post provides NHSE specialist commissioned paediatric rheumatology care for the East of England region. The service is delivered by closely linked expert teams in Cambridge and Norwich with a shared care network and outreach clinics. The post holder will be the lead nurse based at Addenbrooke's Hospital, joining a team with two consultants, physiotherapy, OT, psychology, a research nurse, pharmacist and secretarial support. The service works with patients and parents to shape and improve care and is rated highly in patient feedback and benchmarking. There will be opportunities to access training relevant to the specialty, build relationships across the CHEERS network, and support service development.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with paediatric rheumatology consultants to provide excellent care to children from across the region who attend for outpatient appointments, infusions and inpatient admissions, as well as supporting outreach clinics.
• Be the lead nurse for the service, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures.
• Provide specialist advice and support to and liaise with other staff.
• Deliver specialist education and training for other staff and students.
• Implement a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care, incorporating new treatments and evidence-based care.
• Undertake research and lead clinical audits in the specialist area.
• Support service development and collaboration across the east of England CHEERS network.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric rheumatology; recognised as an expert in the specialty.
• Ability to assess, develop and implement specialist nursing care programmes; undertake specialist procedures.
• Ability to provide specialist education and training and to liaise effectively with other staff.
• Willingness to engage in research and lead clinical audits in the area of paediatric rheumatology.
• Internal applicants on permanent contracts may apply for this post as a secondment (approval from line manager required). Internal applicants on fixed-term contracts may apply as fixed-term.

Additional information

• Immigration notes: due to Home Office rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be offered to Student visa holders unless visa requirements are met (Graduate visa or sponsorship as Skilled Worker after studies).
• For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough roles, redundant-risk applicants will be prioritized in shortlisting; interviews are not guaranteed.
• Closing date: midnight 21 September 2025. Interviews week of 29 September 2025.
• Benefits: development opportunities, on-site facilities, discounted travel, parking support, staff pod break spaces, flexible working arrangements where possible, and a focus on good work-life balance. CUH values: Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.