Job summary
- Main area
- Rheumatology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 265-7794991-MED
- Employer
- Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Northampton General Hospital
- Town
- Northampton
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Rheumatology Specialist Nurse
Band 7
Job overview
The post holder will contribute to nursing leadership and provision of a high quality, equitable, accessible nursing service for patients under the care of the rheumatology team.
The post holder will work in an advanced clinical and autonomous role to develop nursing practice within the speciality of rheumatology.
The post holder will demonstrate a sound clinical knowledge of autoimmune diseases and deliver care at a high standard to patients attending rheumatology. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.
The post holder will maintain professional registration through the revalidation process.
Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values.
Main duties of the job
· The post holder will:
Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, undertaking advanced clinical assessments and examination of rheumatology patients with Autoimmune diseases.
· Provide a specialist nurse led service working autonomously in providing care for Rheumatology patients and their families according to agreed guidelines or as specified by the Consultant Rheumatologists.
· Work alongside the medical day case team to support and manage patients attending the unit.
· Contribute to the development of a high-quality local service for people with Autoimmune diseases.
· Clinically assess patients attending for routine follow-ups with Autoimmune diseases, to monitor and evaluate disease activity, ordering and interpreting specific haematology and microbiological investigations or imaging as indicated.
· Recommend treatment, alter drug dosages according to management guidelines.
· Check and prepare patients for biological therapy according to NICE guidelines and take consent for patients.
· Counsel Rheumatology patients pre immunosuppressant/ biological therapy and perform pre-screening checks in accordance with NICE and BSR Guidelines.
· Co-ordinate requests for biological therapy with consultants, the high-cost therapy pharmacist, and the Medical Day Case Unit team.
· Follow-up and monitor patients on immunosuppressant and biological therapy.
Working for our organisation
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To uphold the principles of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and to be always accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions.
· To maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff
· To be responsible for your own professional development, maintain a professional portfolio and keep up to date on current nursing and health service issues, including keeping up to date with revalidation.
· Maintain own knowledge and clinical skills demonstrating competence in delivering a high standard of care.
· To demonstrate professional development in the field of Rheumatology
Uphold high standards of Communication skills and provide highly complex information on medication and challenge poor practice with all grades of doctors, prescribers, nursing, and midwifery staff.
Promote a better understanding of Autoimmune diseases for patients and their carers through education, providing support and counselling where necessary to empower patients to take a greater part in self- managing their disease.
Educate patients on the importance of adherence with recommended management plans.
Be willing to undertake Intra-articular/soft tissue injections.
· Be willing to undertake the non-medical prescribing course.
Request and act on abnormal blood results to avoid complications and improve safety.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of education, training, or experience
- Degree/academic study Qualification in Rheumatology
- X-Ray Requestor
- Intra-articular/soft tissue injection administration Or Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification (At least one)
- Evidence of continuous professional practice/development at master’s level or equivalent level of education , training or experience
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship Qualification
- Leadership/Managerial Qualification
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience, including substantial experience in Rheumatology. Evidence of continued professional development including formal study
- Clinical experience as an Associated Rheumatology Specialist Nurse band 6
- Experience of research and audit
- Evidence of management/leadership skills and autonomous practice
- Independently manage your own caseload of patients
Skills
Essential criteria
- Specialist knowledge of Autoimmune Diseases
- Effective communicator
- Leadership & motivation skills
- Excellent email communication skills
- Patient Advocate
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sharron Matthews
- Job title
- Matron for Rheumatology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01604 544577
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