# Clinical Nurse Specialist in Rheumatology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist-in-rheumatology/b5fc479f-765a-473b-a00b-73cf4322d4a5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-nurse-specialist-in-rheumatology/b5fc479f-765a-473b-a00b-73cf4322d4a5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inclusive of HCAS - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Limited funding) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-07T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T14:32:03.222Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/University_College_London_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Specialist_Nurse_Practitioner_Rheumatology/Specialist_Nurse_Practitioner_Rheumatology-v8029594 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8029594?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a nationally recognised centre of excellence for rheumatological care. Previous rheumatology experience is essential for this role. The post will enhance and already established adult rheumatology service as we work positively towards achieving best practice criteria for this specialty. The Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist is an integral member of and has a key role in the Rheumatology Department. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the management, development and co-ordination of the treatment pathway, for a caseload of patients with rheumatological conditions. To provide specialist nursing advice, support, education to patients, carers, nurses and other members of the multi-disciplinary team from the time of their rheumatological diagnosis and throughout treatment and follow-up phases of treatment and care. To demonstrate advanced nursing practice, effectively managing a complex clinical caseload, carrying out pre-treatment assessments as well as planning and implementing care and treatment for patients with rheumatological conditions requiring disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs or in whom biologic therapies are indicated. Support the Lead CNS as required in the development, supervision and support of the rheumatology CNS team, ensuring high standards of professional practice. (See attached Job Description for more information) ### Main duties of the job To conduct independent nurse led clinics in a safe and efficient manner, maintaining and improving standards and at all times using available evidence. To monitor, manage and report clinical workload to ensure the effective delivery of care To initiate, develop and implement effective methods of care delivery To work closely with primary and secondary care and other agencies to develop and extend services for patients within the speciality, and implementation of quality initiatives and targets in conjunction with the Consultant Rheumatologists, Rheumatology Biologic Pharmacists and Lead Rheumatology CNS in accordance with local and national guidelines To provide professional and clinical leadership within the department To undertake any other duties required by the line manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the post. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a nationally recognised centre of excellence for rheumatological care. Previous rheumatology experience is essential for this role. The post will enhance and already established adult rheumatology service as we work positively towards achieving best practice criteria for this specialty. The Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist is an integral member of and has a key role in the Rheumatology Department. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the management, development and co-ordination of the treatment pathway, for a caseload of patients with rheumatological conditions. To provide specialist nursing advice, support, education to patients, carers, nurses and other members of the multi-disciplinary team from the time of their rheumatological diagnosis and throughout treatment and follow-up phases of treatment and care. To demonstrate advanced nursing practice, effectively managing a complex clinical caseload, carrying out pre-treatment assessments as well as planning and implementing care and treatment for patients with rheumatological conditions requiring disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs or in whom biologic therapies are indicated. Support the Lead CNS as required in the development, supervision and support of the rheumatology CNS team, ensuring high standards of professional practice. (See attached Job Description for more information) ## Job Description To conduct independent nurse led clinics in a safe and efficient manner, maintaining and improving standards and at all times using available evidence. To monitor, manage and report clinical workload to ensure the effective delivery of care To initiate, develop and implement effective methods of care delivery To work closely with primary and secondary care and other agencies to develop and extend services for patients within the speciality, and implementation of quality initiatives and targets in conjunction with the Consultant Rheumatologists, Rheumatology Biologic Pharmacists and Lead Rheumatology CNS in accordance with local and national guidelines To provide professional and clinical leadership within the department To undertake any other duties required by the line manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the post. ## Responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ## Person Specification ### Values **Essential** - Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving ### Experience **Essential** - Significant post registration experience in rheumatology **Desirable** - Completed/completing Masters degree ### Communication **Essential** - Demonstrates awareness and importance of working in a multidisciplinary team - Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and electronic formats - Communicates with patients and carers in an empathetic manner - Demonstrates understanding of good practice in patient care ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Evidence of developing and leading nurse led clinics - Demonstrates current knowledge and expertise in rheumatology - Evidence of ability to work collaboratively and autonomously - Experience in acting as a clinical supervisor/mentor - Innovative approach to service delivery - Ability to manage change **Desirable** - Previous experience of formal and informal teaching of patients and staff - Previous experience in audit and evaluation of practice/services - Published articles/poster presentations ### Knowledge and Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse Part 1 - Degree in Nursing **Desirable** - Master’s in relevant area - Teaching and Assessment programme - Leadership/Management development programme - Non-medical prescriber ### Personal and People Development **Essential** - Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated portfolio - Experience as a preceptor/facilitator/mentor - Reflective in practice - Demonstrates evidence of ability to educate others ## Documents - [uclh values (pdf, 860.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685) - [job description (pdf, 488.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10317022) - [functional requirements.pdf (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10317023) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.