Rheumatology Specialist Nurse

Sussexcommunity; Chichester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Rheumatology Specialist Nurse for their team at St Richards Hospital in Chichester. This role involves managing a caseload of patients, leading nurse-led clinics, and providing high-quality nursing care in a progressive environment. Successful candidates will possess a strong background in rheumatology nursing, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to professional excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience of rheumatology nursing at a senior Banding level e.g. 6/7.
• Experience of autonomous practice with the rheumatology speciality.
• Experience of requesting, assessing, interpreting and acting on findings of investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a CNS led service for patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
• Manage a telephone advice line for patients under Consultant Rheumatologists' care.
• Assess and monitor patients with inflammatory Rheumatological conditions on biologic treatments.

Skills

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Non-medical prescriber

Education

Valid NMC First Level Registered Nurse

MSC in a health related subject

Graduate certificate in rheumatology practice

Teaching certificate

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Rheumatology Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 25 June 2025

We would like to appoint a progressive and determined individual who is committed to excellence in rheumatology nursing to lead our skilled and professional team.

There is now an opening as a rheumatology specialist nurse within the Musculoskeletal Directorate at St Richards Hospital, Chichester. This is a unique opportunity for a senior nurse who believes they have the right aptitude and skills to lead a team of nurses in the provision of high-quality nursing care.

The post holder will be involved in all aspects of managing a caseload of patients within the speciality at an advance level. They will undertake nurse led clinics and work as an independent practitioner whilst promoting a collaborative and multi-professional approach to patient care pathways.

To be considered for the post the applicant must be a clinically experienced rheumatology nurse with proven skills in leadership. You will be expected to promote and monitor a safe and caring environment for patients. It is also essential that you are able to provide professional direction to your team, advocating excellence in clinical practice at all times.

We offer a friendly and stimulating professional environment for you to develop and work in. We can also offer training and support to help you advance in your career.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) led service for the assessment, education and management of patients with acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions in nurse led clinics and also manage a telephone advice line for patients under the care of Consultant Rheumatologists at University Hospitals Sussex.

The post holder will assess and monitor patients with inflammatory Rheumatological conditions being managed with biologic treatments and maintain the biologics database.

The post holder will work in conjunction with all members of the of multidisciplinary team based both in primary and secondary care.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities and duties of the role can be reviewed in the accompanying job description an personal specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Expereince

• Valid NMC First Level Registered Nurse
• Experience of rheumatology nursing at a senior Banding level e.g. 6/7
• Experience of autonomous practice with the rheumatology speciality
• Experience of requesting, assessing, interpreting and acting on findings of investigations including
• MSC in a health related subject
• Graduate certificate in rheumatology practice
• Teaching certificate

skills

• Venepuncture and cannulation
• Non- medical prescriber

Equality and Diversity

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

£46,148 to £52,809 a yearper annum pro rata