Rheumatology Specialist Nurse - EDGH - Cross Site

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join their Rheumatology Team based in Eastbourne. This role involves assessing and managing patients with inflammatory arthritis, ensuring continuity of care, and maintaining accurate health records. Ideal candidates will have a degree-level qualification and experience with rheumatological conditions. Enjoy benefits such as staff development opportunities, access to onsite facilities, and participation in the NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Access to staff restaurants

Onsite parking

Free psychological support

Access to Occupational Health department

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with experience managing patients with inflammatory arthritis.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Education at degree level and evidence of continuing professional practice.
• Experience with rheumatological conditions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess rheumatological conditions and monitor treatments.
• Provide liaison between clinics and primary care for continuity of care.
• Manage flare-ups and ongoing follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Rheumatology Team, working across site as a Specialist Nurse alongside the Rheumatology Consultants and lead Nurse Specialist. The post holder will be based at Eastbourne but will be expected to work cross site if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ rheumatological conditions, including eligibility for DMARD and Biologic treatments to control inflammatory arthritis and monitor ongoing efficacy
• Ensure blood monitoring is carried out in a timely manner so treatment is not interrupted
• Provide liaison between outpatient clinics, day unit therapy, external homecare providers and primary care to ensure continuity of care
• Attend Multidisciplinary Team (MDM) meetings for educational development and support the telephone advice line
• Maintain accurate documentation and records
• Keep up to date with evidence-based practice and adhere to professional standards, policies and governance frameworks
• Undertake outpatient clinics, request and review blood tests and investigations (within scope) and assess and monitor treatments including DMARD and biologics
• Manage flares and ongoing follow‑up care, assessing and monitoring patients’ disease activity

Qualifications

• Dynamic and forward-thinking Registered General Nurse (RGN) with experience managing a specialised service to patients with inflammatory arthritic conditions
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills; able to work independently and within a team
• Education at degree level and evidence of continuing professional practice
• Experience with the complexities of rheumatological conditions is an advantage

Benefits

• Staff development opportunities
• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
• Auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service
• Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation
• Internal Occupational Health department and free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite parking available from only £50 a year

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