Specialist Rheumatology Nurse | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Preston is looking for a Rheumatology Specialist Nurse to assess and implement treatment plans for patients. Ideal candidates will have substantial nursing experience, preferably in a Rheumatology setting, though training is provided. The role promotes flexible working arrangements and a positive work/life balance. Closing date for applications is September 29, 2025.

Qualifications

• Substantial acute nursing experience.
• Experience in a Rheumatology setting is preferred; training provided.
• Enthusiasm for working with patients with complex long-term conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, devise, implement and evaluate treatment plans for patients with a range of rheumatological conditions.

Skills

Acute nursing experience

Experience in Rheumatology setting

Working with patients with complex long-term conditions

Job description

Overview

The Community and Wellbeing network are able to offer an exciting opportunity for a Rheumatology Specialist Nurse to work within the Central Lancashire Moving Well service. The post is primarily based at the Minerva Health Centre and our satellite clinic at Chorley. The main purpose of this post is to work as a specialist nurse to assess, devise, implement and evaluate treatment plans for patients with a range of rheumatological conditions. Ideally applicants will have experience of working within a Rheumatology setting, training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Assess, devise, implement and evaluate treatment plans for patients with a range of rheumatological conditions.

Qualifications and experience

• Substantial acute nursing experience.
• Experience in a Rheumatology setting is preferred; training will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Enthusiasm for working with patients with complex long‑term conditions.
• Applications are welcome from those who may not currently meet the person specification but can demonstrate appropriate experience and knowledge and are willing to work towards meeting the necessary requirements.

Employer and service context

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well‑being services in the community alongside partners in Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Flexible working

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working and supports a positive work/life balance. We would consider patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. Applicants should state this request on their application and discuss options at interview.

How to apply / further information

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Closing date

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025.