Rheumatology CNS: Lead Clinics & Patient Care

NHS Jobs; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Coventry is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Rheumatology to advance patient care through expert nursing practice. The role includes managing a complex rheumatology caseload, conducting pre-treatment assessments, and planning therapies for DMARDs or biologics, with nurse-led clinics and telephone support.

The post requires strong leadership, collaboration with the MDT, and a commitment to education, audit, and service development within rheumatology nursing.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and current practicing license.
• Experience in rheumatology nursing is preferred.
• Ability to lead and develop a nursing team and to work within an MDT.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced practice and manage a complex rheumatology caseload.
• Carry out pre-treatment assessments and plan treatments for DMARDs/biologics.
• Lead nurse-led clinics and provide telephone advice to patients.
• Collaborate with MDT members to shape care pathways and service planning.
• Provide teaching and mentorship to junior staff and contribute to audits/research.

Skills

Rheumatology nursing

Advanced clinical practice

Nurse-led clinics

MDT collaboration

Patient advocacy

Teaching & mentoring

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Tools

Electronic health records

Audit tools

Job description

NHS Jobs in Coventry is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Rheumatology to advance patient care through expert nursing practice. The role includes managing a complex rheumatology caseload, conducting pre-treatment assessments, and planning therapies for DMARDs or biologics, with nurse-led clinics and telephone support.

The post requires strong leadership, collaboration with the MDT, and a commitment to education, audit, and service development within rheumatology nursing.