Rheumatology - Clinical Nurse Specialist

Transformationunitgm; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist in Rheumatology. This role offers the opportunity to manage patients with complex conditions, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. You will conduct independent clinics, make expert clinical decisions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes. With a commitment to diversity and professional growth, this organization fosters an inclusive environment where your skills will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your career in a supportive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex health needs and independent clinics.
• Knowledge of Rheumatology medications and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent nurse-led clinics and make expert clinical decisions.
• Provide assessments, treatments, and health education to patients.

Skills

Resource management

Knowledge of DMARD and Biologic Therapies

Rheumatology experience

Audit and research

Independent nurse-led clinics

Education

RN (Adult)

Current NMC registration

Degree in health-related subject

Teaching and Assessing qualification

Independent Prescribing course (V300)

Teaching qualification

European Computer Driving Licence

Postgraduate qualification in relevant specialty

Job description

Rheumatology - Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Here at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, we’re committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all parts of the community and value the skills, experiences, and abilities that our team members bring, aligned with our Trust values of ambition, respect, and compassion. With the opening of Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, we are bringing together expertise from across our organization to provide better healthcare and create more jobs.

We actively encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) groups, disabled individuals, armed forces members, and recognize the positive impact of diversity on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce.

Job overview

We have exciting opportunities within our Rheumatology Service for enthusiastic, skilled senior nurses to join our Department of Rheumatology. Our teams are based across City and Sandwell Health Campus Sites.

Ideal candidates will be highly motivated, effective within a multidisciplinary team, and capable of using their initiative within their scope of practice.

The successful candidate will manage patients with complex conditions, promote the service, and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care reflecting current best practices. They will work collaboratively within the Rheumatology team and be accessible to patients, carers, and staff.

Responsibilities include conducting independent nurse-led clinics, making expert clinical decisions, performing advanced health assessments, and non-medical prescribing. The role involves managing biologics and homecare prescriptions, seeing new and follow-up patients, and understanding Rheumatology medications and guidelines.

Main duties of the job

As the Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will care for patients with complex, multisystem health needs, supporting them from diagnosis to self-management. You will provide assessments, treatments, health education, and support via clinics, telephone advice, and telemedicine. Reliability and flexibility are essential.

You will offer specialised advice, education, training, and develop care pathways and nurse-led initiatives to enhance services. If B7 positions are unavailable, a B6 to 7 development role may be considered with appropriate training and supervision.

Note: High application volumes may lead to early closing of this post.

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust serves Birmingham and the Black Country, a highly diverse area. We are a welcoming environment where you can belong and grow.

Our values—Ambition, Respect, and Compassion—guide us in caring for our patients and respecting our community’s diversity.

Our purpose is to improve health outcomes and life chances, inspiring us daily. We aim to be more than a healthcare provider—a place where you feel safe, valued, and can develop your career.

Visit our website for more on our ambitions and people plans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Person specification

Experience

• Resource management experience
• Knowledge of DMARD and Biologic Therapies
• Rheumatology experience
• Audit and research experience
• Ability to undertake nurse-led clinics independently
• Band 6 Rheumatology experience

Qualifications

• RN (Adult)
• Current NMC registration
• Degree in a health-related subject
• Teaching and Assessing qualification
• Independent Prescribing course (V300) or equivalent
• Teaching qualification
• European Computer Driving Licence
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty or willingness to work towards one

We support flexible working arrangements and encourage applicants to discuss individual circumstances with the recruiting manager.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020.

Application numbers

If this vacancy receives a high number of applications, it may close early. Please submit your application promptly to avoid disappointment.