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Job summary

Main area
RN
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent: 22.5 hours per week Monday to Friday -
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
22.3 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9-2.30pm)
Job ref
388-8206254-MEUC
Employer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Torbay Hospital
Town
Torquay
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/09/2026 23:59

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Rheumatology Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rheumatology Nurse to join our dedicated and friendly team.

In this rewarding role, you will work alongside our Specialist Rheumatology Nurses to provide high-quality care and support to patients with rheumatological conditions and musculoskeletal disorders. You will play a key role in helping patients manage their condition, addressing their physical, emotional and social needs, and supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate nurse who is passionate about delivering patient-centred care and making a positive difference to the lives of people living with long-term conditions.

Main duties of the job

  • Following induction and training.
  • Action and organise patients test results.  
  • Recognise and action management plans for abnormal blood results in relation to monitoring patients on disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs using the Trust IT systems.
  • Answering patient queries to the Rheumatology telephone helpline via email and telephone.
  • Participate in education presentations for patients and staff.
  • Management of all aspects of rheumatology conditions.
  • Continue to develop through CPD and undertake all mandatory training.

Working for our organisation

Why Work With Us

The Rheumatology Specialist Nursing team is based in Kitson Hall, Torbay Hospital. This friendly team work closely with the Rheumatology Consultants, and the wider MDT, to provide an effective and responsive Monday to Friday service, delivering nurse led clinics to patients with all types of rheumatology conditions. This is a mainly office based position, however you will be expected to work between TSDFT hospitals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Under direction of the Lead Rheumatology Specialist Nurse and specialist nurses care to a defined case load of patients, always acting as the patients advocate.  Provide support, advice and education to patients/ significant others in the management of their care.

 

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • • IT experience and literacy.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of rheumatology conditions

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rian Penford
Job title
Lead Rheumatology Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07982260632
Additional information

We encourage any applicants to come and meet us and find out more about the position.

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