Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS

  • Derby
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 7 days ago
You will be joining a friendly and supportive Rheumatology Department, which provides comprehensive Rheumatology services for Derby and Burton together, with South Derbyshire/East Staffordshire, and some parts of adjoining areas of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.The Rheumatology Department is looking to appoint a Band 6 Specialist Nurse to work within the Rheumatology team.We are a progressive forward thinking department with a positive approach at meeting and delivering the current challenges of the NHS. The Rheumatology Nursing team work alongside the Consultant Rheumatologist, Specialist Pharmacist, and Specialist Therapist.Main duties of the jobUnder direction of the Lead Specialist Nurse:
  • Deliver care to defined case load of patients requiring specialist care.
  • Act as the patient's advocate maintaining privacy and dignity.
  • Provide advice and support to junior staff and learners in all aspects of the delivery of high quality care.
  • Provide support, advice and education to patients/ significant others in the management of their care.
Closing date of applications: 10 September 2025Interview date: 24 September 2025About usAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care TogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:
  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata paContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number320-MED-1707Job locationsFlorence Nightingale Community HospitalLondon RoadDerbyDE1 2QYJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS EmployersPerson SpecificationEducation, Training and QualificationsEssential
  • NMC registration & revalidation requirements
  • Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 5 post
Desirable
  • Relevant Rheumatology qualification or course
  • Evidence of degree/working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
Experience & KnowledgeEssential
  • Evidence of management/leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
Desirable
  • Specific knowledge of the clinic area/speciality
Skills & AbilityEssential
  • Responsibility & Accountability
  • Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action
Desirable
  • Evidence of MDT working
  • deputising for senior sister/charge nurse/clinical nurse specialist
Person SpecificationEducation, Training and QualificationsEssential
  • NMC registration & revalidation requirements
  • Significant post registration experience, and experience at a band 5 post
Desirable
  • Relevant Rheumatology qualification or course
  • Evidence of degree/working towards higher degree or equivalent experience
Experience & KnowledgeEssential
  • Evidence of management/leadership skills gained through theoretical knowledge and or experience
Desirable
  • Specific knowledge of the clinic area/speciality
Skills & AbilityEssential
  • Responsibility & Accountability
  • Able to assesses associated risks and takes appropriate action
Desirable
  • Evidence of MDT working
  • deputising for senior sister/charge nurse/clinical nurse specialist

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