Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specilaist

Specialist assessment review monitor patients with rheumatological conditions

Provide nurse led clinics telephone advice and patient follow up

Monitor patients receiving DMARDs biologic and other specialist treatments

Identify and escalate deterioration infection adverse effects and treatment complication

Provide medication education treatment advice and self management support

Coordinate care with consultants and wider MDT

Support safe and timely initiation and monitoring of treatments

Provide advice and support during disease flare and any changes in condition

Maintain accurate clinical documentation

Contribute to audit QI and service development

Support and develop wider nursing team

Promote patient centred care improved outcomes across the rheumatology pathway

Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with rheumatological conditions.

Monitor disease activity and treatment response.

Manage nurse-led clinics in accordance with local and national guidelines.

Provide specialist advice and support to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

Recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients and disease flares.

Develop and implement individualised care plans.

Contribute to the early diagnosis and ongoing management of inflammatory arthritis and other rheumatological diseases.

Monitor patients receiving DMARDs, biologic therapies, and other specialist treatments.

Review blood test results and identify abnormalities requiring intervention.

Educate patients regarding medication safety, side effects, and adherence.

Support biologic therapy initiation and ongoing monitoring.

Prescribe medication within competence and scope of practice where appropriately qualified.

Provide education regarding disease processes, treatment options, self-management, and healthy lifestyle choices.

Support patients to make informed decisions regarding their care.

Facilitate patient empowerment and self-management.

Provide psychological support and signpost patients to relevant services and support organisations.

Act as a key point of contact for patients and relatives.

Coordinate care across primary, secondary, and tertiary care services.

Liaise with GPs, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Ensure timely referrals and follow-up arrangements.

Facilitate smooth transitions between inpatient and outpatient services.

Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Assist in developing policies, protocols, and clinical guidelines.

Support the management of clinical risk within the service.

Participate in audit, governance, and service evaluation activities.

Deputise for the Lead Rheumatology Nurse as required.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Application and interview

Essential: - NMC registration; - Post registration experience; - Health Assessment module

Desirable: - Non medical prescriber (or working towards); - Experience of managing rheumatological conditions requiring DMARD and biologic therapy