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Job summary

Main area
RGN
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time
Job ref
388-7615571-MUEC
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

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust logo

Rheumatology Specialist Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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Working for our organisation

Why Work With Us

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.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • NMC Registered Nurse
  • • 5 years post NMC reg. nursing experience
Desirable criteria
  • Independent/Supplementary Non-Medical Prescriber

Knowledge

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rian Penford
Job title
Lead Rheumatology Specialist Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07982260632
Additional information

We welcome visits to department to come and find out more about the position.