Rheumatology Specialist Nurse | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established healthcare trust in York is seeking a motivated nurse to join their friendly team specializing in rheumatology. The role demands autonomy in delivering specialist care, assessing treatment effectiveness, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a valid nursing qualification. Competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusive employment practices are offered.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33 days

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a valid nursing qualification and registration.
• Experience in rheumatology or similar field preferred.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist nursing care in Rheumatology.
• Assess and evaluate treatment options with patients.
• Counsel patients on medication effectiveness.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication

Initiative

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Would you like to join a well‑established, friendly team of nurses who provide patient‑centred care for people with rheumatological conditions? Then look no further – we are looking for a motivated nurse who can work autonomously, use their initiative and is a good communicator to join our team.

You will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of all the rheumatological conditions we see and will be supported through a competency package. We are very much a multi‑disciplinary service caring for people in the York, Selby and Malton areas.

Responsibilities

• To work as an autonomous practitioner to deliver specialist nursing care in Rheumatology.
• To assess, implement and evaluate treatment using shared‑decision making with the patient via thorough consultation.
• To counsel patients for specialist medications, evaluate the effectiveness of the drugs and manage any issues that may arise.
• To provide specialist, evidence‑based knowledge in line with current research and guidelines.
• To make appropriate and timely referrals to other members of the multi‑disciplinary team to optimise patient care.
• Ensure all patients are treated with compassion, dignity and respect.
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and precise in accordance with the Trust and NMC standards.

Please note: Remote interviews are not available on this occasion. Interviews for this position are held in person ONLY and by applying you acknowledge that remote interviews will not be offered.

For further information about working for our Trust, please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co‑developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks – including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE – Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025