Clinical Nurse Specialist in Rheumatology

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., 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.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland StreetWe are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the
treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.