Job overview
You will be joining a friendly and supportive Rheumatology Department which provides comprehensive Rheumatology services for Derby and Burton together with South Derbyshire/East Staffordshire and some parts of adjoining areas of Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.
The Rheumatology Department is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Nurse to work within the Rheumatology team.
We are progressive forward thinking department with positive approach at meeting and delivering the current challenges of the NHS. The Rheumatology Nursing Team work alongside the consultant rheumatologist, specialist pharmacist and specialist therapist.
Main duties of the job
Under direction of the Lead Specialist Nurse
- Deliver care to defined case load of patients in an out patients settings
- Conduct nurse-led clinics
- Act as the patients advocate - maintaining patient privacy and dignity
- Provide advice, support and education to patients/significant others
- Provide advice and support to junior staff and learners
- Coordinate care with MDT, including consultants, allied health professionals and primary care services.Closing date: 08/07/2026Interview date: 22/07/2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description attached - this will outline the job description and main responsibilities.
Person specification
For recruitment process
Essential
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification
For recruitmnet process
Essential
- Responsibility and Accountability
Desirable
- Deputising for senior sister/charge nurse/clinical nurse specialist
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This advert is for Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Jul 2026.
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