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Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Rheumatology Practitioner within the Rheumatology department at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. .
We are looking for an innovative, motivated practitioner interested in rheumatology who would fit into this team. You will be expected to develop your rheumatology practice and become an autonomous practitioner caring for patients with Rheumatic conditions. The specialist practitioner service works within a multi-disciplinary team providing holistic care for patients including practitioner-led clinics, advice via a telephone helpline service, provision of shared care monitoring, and assisting in delivery of consultant led outpatient clinics.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. This would be suitable for an Allied Health Professional or clinical nurse with experience in rheumatology. You will be interested in injection therapy and independent prescribing training. To apply for the post you must have clinical patient experience
This role requires an Active UK NMC or HCPC Registration
Interview: 3rd June 2026
Main duties of the job
The role includes practitioner-led clinics, advice via a telephone helpline service, provision of shared care monitoring, and assisting in delivery of consultant led outpatient clinics.
Full support will be provided from the rheumatology practitioners as well as from the rheumatology consultants enabling you to develop your skills and be able to run outpatient clinics as well as the patient adviceline
You will have excellent communication skills which will be essential in an MDT approach to management including linking with primary care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
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This advert is for Rheumatology Practitioner with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Poole, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Nurse practitioner role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 pa/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 May 2026.
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