Senior Rheumatology Nurse Lead & MDT Champion

St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; St Helens; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Nurse Specialist in Rheumatology to lead and develop the rheumatology nursing service within the trust. The post focuses on advanced clinical practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and governance alignment.

The role requires substantial post-qualifying experience, formal teaching and mentoring skills, and a strong commitment to quality improvement within NHS frameworks.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with evidence of CPD activity and post-graduate courses.
• Leadership/management experience in a clinical setting.
• Willingness to travel cross-site and mentor MDT members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary rheumatology team.
• Provide advanced nursing assessment and treatment for complex cases.
• Develop and evaluate care plans in consultation with Consultants.
• Ensure compliance with NMC Code, standards and local policies.
• Budget monitoring and KPI data submission to commissioners.

Skills

Leadership skills

IT Literate

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Nursing registration

Masters-level CPD evidence

Non-medical prescribing qualification

Teaching qualification

Job description

Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Nurse Specialist in Rheumatology to lead and develop the rheumatology nursing service within the trust. The post focuses on advanced clinical practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and governance alignment.

The role requires substantial post-qualifying experience, formal teaching and mentoring skills, and a strong commitment to quality improvement within NHS frameworks.