Job summary The Rheumatology Department at St George's is a large, dynamic and expanding department. It provides care for local residents, referred from the ICB and is the sole provider of tertiary referral services for Southwest Thames as well as the Hub for regional NHSE Adult Specialised Rheumatology services. The departments' workload rises annually The clinical medical staffs comprise 7 NHS Consultants two South London Rheumatology Specialist Trainees, one shared with Acute Medicine The AHP staff comprises of one full time Rheumatology Senior Staff Nurse (this post), one Fracture Liaison Nurse Practitioner, one Lupus Clinical Nurse Specialist, two Physician Associates, one Biologics Nurse and 3 Osteoporosis technicians The Outpatient work of the department is divided between Clinic C in Lanesborough Wing and The Hotung Centre for Musculoskeletal Diseases. Clinic C is a dedicated outpatient suite for Rheumatology patients. The Hotung Centre for Musculoskeletal Disease opened in September 2002. This state-of-the-art building provides an additional site for specialist musculoskeletal clinical care, research and education. Main duties of the job To work as an autonomous practitioner and deliver a specialist Rheumatology nursing service in both inpatient and outpatient settings. To manage a caseload of outpatient patients To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support through both direct patient contact and other means of communication including digital, telephone and potentially secure video calls. To support in the development of evidence based clinical practice in line with current research and guidelines. To work in an unsupervised capacity throughout all areas of the speciality. To prioritise own work and that of others to ensure the department is managed effectively. Ensuring that accurate and timely nursing records are maintained, monitoring standards and taking appropriate corrective action as necessary. Storing, checking and administering drugs in accordance with Trust policy and ensuring the correct use and storage of the FP10 (outside prescription). About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce. Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro-rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 200-6937742-GO-SMB Job locations St George's Hospital Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QT Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) Mentorship Certificate Knowledge of current Rheumatology and general nursing issues Phlebotomy/Cannulation skills Desirable Physical Assessment course or willing to undertake Relevant Rheumatology Courses Skills Essential Ability to prioritise work and to co-ordinate department Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to individual needs Demonstrates an understanding of the application of leadership skills Has good verbal and written communication abilities Computer Literate Demonstrate good time management Desirable Worked previously in an outpatient setting Worked in Nurse led service Knowledge Essential Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence-based practice. Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses. Good Knowledge of Rheumatologic disorders Desirable Education qualification / Evidence of audit or research project / Attended PDR course Experience Essential Significant post registration experience, of which 12 months within Rheumatology or similar field Awareness of professional responsibilities Other Essential Motivates and demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical speciality Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care Adaptable and responsive to changing needs Able to use own initiative Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) Mentorship Certificate Knowledge of current Rheumatology and general nursing issues Phlebotomy/Cannulation skills Desirable Physical Assessment course or willing to undertake Relevant Rheumatology Courses Skills Essential Ability to prioritise work and to co-ordinate department Ability to assess, plan and evaluate patient care according to individual needs Demonstrates an understanding of the application of leadership skills Has good verbal and written communication abilities Computer Literate Demonstrate good time management Desirable Worked previously in an outpatient setting Worked in Nurse led service Knowledge Essential Demonstrates knowledge of the application of evidence-based practice. Demonstrates an understanding of the assessment process for student nurses. Good Knowledge of Rheumatologic disorders Desirable Education qualification / Evidence of audit or research project / Attended PDR course Experience Essential Significant post registration experience, of which 12 months within Rheumatology or similar field Awareness of professional responsibilities Other Essential Motivates and demonstrates enthusiasm for the clinical speciality Demonstrates a caring and sensitive approach to patient care Adaptable and responsive to changing needs Able to use own initiative Ability to identify stress in self and others and to take effective action to manage the situation Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St George's Hospital Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QT Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)