Rheumatology Specialist Nurse

Royal Devon And Exeter Nhs Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Nursery onsite at Exeter

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Rheumatology Nurse to join the Multidisciplinary Rheumatology team based at the Nightingale Hospital in Exeter. The post holder will work within an MDT, run outpatient clinics independently and manage their own caseload with minimal direct supervision.

The role welcomes candidates with rheumatology experience and offers the chance to contribute to service development alongside a band 7 nurse and other clinicians.

Qualifications

• Must have several years of Rheumatology experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and run outpatient Rheumatology clinics independently.

Skills

Rheumatology experience

Nurse-led clinics

Independent clinic work

MDT collaboration

Caseload management

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Job description

Role Summary

A new opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Rheumatology Nurse to join our dedicated Multidisciplinary Rheumatology team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The role will be based at the Nightingale Hospital, covering the Eastern service.

About the Role

More detail about the role

The Rheumatology service currently runs multiple outpatient clinics and provides an extensive service to Rheumatology patients in the South West. The service provides Consultant speciality and Nurse led clinics, in both the Nightingale Hospital and in Community Hospitals. The successful post holder would ideally have several years Rheumatology experience and have a special interest in supporting and developing Rheumatological Nursing service. The successful post holder will be able to run out patient clinics independently, providing high quality evidence-based care. They will be expected to take responsibility for their own caseload/ workload within the designated clinical areas and for the assessment and treatment of patients on a day to day basis, without direct guidance from line manager.You will be expected to work closely with all members of the MDT and to assist the Band 7 Rheumatology Nurse in service development. We would be happy to consider a band 5 with a specific interest in Rheumatology. We will review academic qualifications on a case by case basis, but would expect at least 2 years post qualification experience in nursing practice.

Working Pattern:

4 days a week, hours to be discussed

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

For further information please contact:

Jill Moran, Lead Nurse on This is a fixed term contract from //6 until //7. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2, square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.