Rheumatology Specialist Nurse

Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay hospital Town Torquay Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/02/2026 23:59

We have an exciting opportunity within our department.

You will be working alongside a passionate and motivated team.

You will utilise specialist knowledge and experience in rheumatology and musculoskeletal medicine supporting patients with physical, emotional and social needs.

This is for 2 part time roles equating to 1.33 whole time equivalent.

Hours to be agreed with the successful candidates.

Under direction of the Lead Rheumatology Specialist Nurse deliver specialist nursing care to a defined case load of patients, always acting as the patients advocate. 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.

Following induction and training, to work autonomously with patients via face-to-face clinics.

You will be required to assess, advice and counsel patients who require treatment with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (including biological therapies).

Recognise and action management plans for abnormal blood results in relation to monitoring patients on disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs using the Trust IT systems

Answering patient queries to the Rheumatology telephone helpline.

Participate in education presentations for patients and staff.

Management of all aspects of rheumatology conditions.

Continue to develop through CPD and undertake all mandatory training.

Providing specialist nursing advice to colleagues and the wider MDT.

The Rheumatology Specialist Nursing team is based in Kitson Hall, Torbay Hospital. This friendly team work closely with the Rheumatology Consultants, and the wider MDT, to provide an effective and responsive Monday to Friday service, delivering nurse led clinics to patients with all types of rheumatology conditions.

Under direction of the Lead Rheumatology Specialist Nurse deliver specialist nursing care to a defined case load of patients, always acting as the patients advocate. 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.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification .

• • 5 years post NMC reg. nursing experience
• Independent/Supplementary Non-Medical Prescriber

• Proven ability to make sound clinical judgements and decisions in response to complex situations.
• IT experience and literacy.
• Specific knowledge of the clinical area / speciality.
• Autonomous working.

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

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