Job summary The Rheumatology service cross bay has a vacancy for a 24 hours per week Clinical nurse specialist post. UHMBT is situated on the southern edge of the Lake district with convenient links to the major cities in the north of England. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be supporting the Rheumatology service. You will have at least 12 months experience at AFC Band 6 (or equivalent) and proven leadership and management experience. This role will involve nurse led clinics and there will be opportunities for professional development such as obtaining the non-medical prescribing qualification. You will be responsible for running your own nurse led clinic, either face to face or remotely. You will triage concerns from patients/other medical professionals via the Rheumatology answer phone or emails. This vacancy is to work predominantly at FGH, however, travel to WGH will be expected as required About us We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 331-B12191224-A Job locations Furness General Hospital Barrow LA14 4LF Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Minimum 1 year at Band 6 1st level registered nurse Post registration clinical course or qualification in specialist area that has enhanced clinical practice Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Previous experience within the Rheumatology service Non-medical prescriber Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Minimum 1 year at Band 6 1st level registered nurse Post registration clinical course or qualification in specialist area that has enhanced clinical practice Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Previous experience within the Rheumatology service Non-medical prescriber 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 University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Furness General Hospital Barrow LA14 4LF Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)