Rheumatology Staff Nurse

The post holder will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care that meets the individual needs of the designated patient population.,

• Providing safe, compassionate, and professional nursing care in line with Trust policies and NMC standards
• Being accountable for the delivery of care to a defined group of patients
• Organising and managing own workload
• Actively contributing to teaching, learning, and education programmes for staff and patient
• Make clinical decisions on treatment adjustments, flare management, and symptom control (escalating when appropriate).
• Supporting a positive learning environment and promoting continuous improvement in care delivery
Please note that there will be manual handling involved with this post - staff will be expected toconsistently support patients within the clinic environment, including assisting patients on and off examination couches, pushing wheelchairs, and supporting patients with mobility to and from clinic rooms.

We are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and clinically proficient nurses who are committed to providing safe, effective, and person-centred care. The successful candidate will be able to:
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Show confidence in clinical decision-making and prioritising care
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Display empathy, resilience, and a strong commitment to patient safety
• Adapt to a fast-paced clinical environment and embrace continuous learning
• Hold current NMC registration with a sound understanding of professional standards
We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses (with a live NMC registration) as well as experienced nurses who are ready to further develop their career and make a positive impact within our services.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust wasformed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide servicesfora population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone isworkinghard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challengeyourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're lookingfor.