Rheumatology Nurse

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a part-time Rheumatology Nurse at Torbay Hospital, Torquay. The post involves 22.3 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a pro-rata salary in the Band 5 range.

You will work with the Rheumatology Specialist Nursing team to deliver high-quality patient-centred care. The role requires an NMC-registered nurse with IT literacy and knowledge of rheumatology conditions, and offers opportunities for CPD in a supportive

Qualifikationen

• Essential: NMC registered nurse.
• IT literacy and familiarity with IT systems.
• Knowledge of rheumatology conditions.

Aufgaben

• Follow induction and training.
• Organise and action patients’ test results.
• Recognise and action management plans for abnormal blood results related to DMARD monitoring using Trust IT systems.
• Answer patient queries via the rheumatology helpline by email and telephone.
• Participate in education presentations for patients and staff.
• Manage all aspects of rheumatology conditions.
• Continue CPD and complete mandatory training.

Kenntnisse

NMC registered nurse

IT literacy

Rheumatology knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Main area RN Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent: 22.5 hours per week Monday to Friday - Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

22.3 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-2.30pm) Job ref 388-8206254-MEUC-A

Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rheumatology Nurse to join our dedicated and friendly team.

In this rewarding role, you will work alongside our Specialist Rheumatology Nurses to provide high-quality care and support to patients with rheumatological conditions and musculoskeletal disorders. You will play a key role in helping patients manage their condition, addressing their physical, emotional and social needs, and supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate nurse who is passionate about delivering patient-centred care and making a positive difference to the lives of people living with long-term conditions.

Main duties of the job

• Following induction and training.
• Action and organise patients test results.
• Recognise and action management plans for abnormal blood results in relation to monitoring patients on disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs using the Trust IT systems.
• Answering patient queries to the Rheumatology telephone helpline via email and telephone.
• Participate in education presentations for patients and staff.
• Management of all aspects of rheumatology conditions.
• Continue to develop through CPD and undertake all mandatory training.

The Rheumatology Specialist Nursing team is based in Kitson Hall, Torbay Hospital. This friendly team work closely with the Rheumatology Consultants, and the wider MDT, to provide an effective and responsive Monday to Friday service, delivering nurse led clinics to patients with all types of rheumatology conditions. This is a mainly office based position, however you will be expected to work between TSDFT hospitals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Under direction of the Lead Rheumatology Specialist Nurse and specialist nurses care to a defined case load of patients, always acting as the patients advocate. Provide support, advice and education to patients/ significant others in the management of their care.

Person specification

• NMC Registered Nurse
• IT experience and literacy.
• Knowledge of rheumatology conditions

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Rian Penford Job title Lead Rheumatology Nurse Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07982260632

We encourage any applicants to come and meet us and find out more about the position.