# Rheumatology Biologics Specialist Nurse Conquest Hospital - Cross Site > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rheumatology-biologics-specialist-nurse-conquest-hospital-cross-site/cfb7ee89-bcaf-41e2-ad4c-9bdfc7145a62 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/rheumatology-biologics-specialist-nurse-conquest-hospital-cross-site/cfb7ee89-bcaf-41e2-ad4c-9bdfc7145a62.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust - **Town:** St Leonards On Sea - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: cross site - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-30T08:00:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T14:01:08.663Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/St_Leonards_on_Sea/East_Sussex_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Band_Rheumatology_Biologics_Specialist_NurseConquest_Hospital_cross_site/Band_Rheumatology_Biologics_Specialist_NurseConquest_Hospital_cross_site-v8145041 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8145041?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.esht.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Rheumatology Team, working across site as a Specialist Nurse alongside the Rheumatology Consultants and lead Nurse Specialist – The post holder will be responsible for assessing patients Rheumatological conditions including eligibility for DMARD and Biologic treatments to control their inflammatory arthritis and then monitoring the efficacy ongoing.  They will also ensure that blood monitoring is carried out in a timely manner to ensure treatment is not interrupted. We are seeking a dynamic and forward thinking RGN with some experience of managing a specialised service to patients with inflammatory arthritic conditions. You will be expected to have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work both independently and within a team. Ideally you will have education to degree level and evidence of continuing professional practice. Experience of the complexities of rheumatological conditions would be an advantage. In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your personal professional development. We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. ### Main duties of the job The post is challenging but will provide you with varied experience and opportunities for professional development within a friendly and supportive team. Training and opportunities to broaden your experience will be available as appropriate. There may also be the opportunity for involvement in clinical research. To undertake assessment and monitoring for patients receiving biologic therapy, acting as a source of expertise and knowledge through the provision of education and support. Providing a liaison between outpatients clinics, day unit therapy, external homecare providers and primary care ensuring continuity of care for patients undergoing biologics therapy. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to travel independently between sites as required in post. ### Experience **Essential** - A minimum of 3 years post registration experience - Evidence of knowledge of professional practice. - Recent relevant nursing experience **Desirable** - Specialist knowledge in caring for Rheumatology Patients - Audit/Research experience - Working across Primary/ Secondary interface ### Skills/Knowledge **Essential** - Excellent interpersonal skills - High level written and verbal communication - Understanding the need for evidence based practice - Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues. **Desirable** - Experience of implementing change - Counselling skills - Able to manage stress in self and others. - Ability to collect and collate data ### Qualifications/Training **Essential** - Registered General Nurse Part 1 of NMC Register - ENB 998 or equivalent - Evidence of post-registration training and development in relevant field **Desirable** - ENB 983 or equivalent - Evidence of other specialist study - Non-medical prescriber ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 208.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10444131) - [job hazard form (pdf, 872.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10462630) - [guidance for applicants - afc (pdf, 152.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=672) ## 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.