Paediatric Rheumatology CNS - Part-Time Lead

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Part-time / job-share

Training and development

On-site facilities and staff benefits

Travel discounts and parking subsidies

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Rheumatology. This 18.75 hours/week part-time post is based at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, joining a multidisciplinary team to deliver NHSE paediatric rheumatology care for the East of England.

The role involves outpatient clinics, infusions, and inpatient care with opportunities for professional development and research within a leading regional service.

Qualifications

• RSCN/ RN Child qualification is required.
• First Degree in nursing or health-related subject or equivalent.
• Teaching and Assessing qualification is desirable.
• Level 3 safeguarding training is required.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD is expected.
• Qualification in speciality related to paediatric rheumatology is preferred.
• Counselling qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, patient-focused care to patients referred to the specialty.
• Support development and implementation of specialist nursing care programmes and procedures under supervision.
• Involved in giving specialist advice and liaising with other staff inside and outside the trust.
• Participate in research and clinical audits in the specialist area.

Education

RSCN/ RN Child

First Degree in nursing or health-related subject

Teaching and Assessing qualification

Level 3 safeguarding training

Evidence of ongoing CPD

Qualification in speciality

Counselling qualification

Job description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Paediatric Rheumatology. This 18.75 hours/week part-time post is based at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, joining a multidisciplinary team to deliver NHSE paediatric rheumatology care for the East of England.

The role involves outpatient clinics, infusions, and inpatient care with opportunities for professional development and research within a leading regional service.