Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology

The closing date is 02 March 2026

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Job summary

Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology (12 Month Maternity Cover)Frimley Park Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to join our Rheumatology Team on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

We are seeking a dynamic nurse with experience in, or a strong interest in, rheumatology to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within our specialist service. You will support patients with complex rheumatological conditions, providing expert clinical assessment, education, and ongoing disease management.

The successful candidate will contribute to nurse-led activity, treatment monitoring (including DMARDs and biologic therapies), telephone advice, and service development. You will work autonomously within your scope of practice while being fully supported by our Consultant Rheumatologists, Advanced Practitioners, and wider multidisciplinary team.

Strong clinical decision-making skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to professional development are essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop specialist knowledge and make a real difference to patients living with long-term rheumatological conditions.

Main duties of the job

Provide safe, effective, and evidence-based nursing care to patients with rheumatological conditions

Undertake holistic patient assessments, including disease activity, treatment response, and patient-reported outcomes

Support Consultants, Nurse Specialists, and the Lead Nurse/ACP in outpatient clinics

Following training, independently manage patients within nurse-led clinics, escalating concerns appropriately

Provide education and support to patients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, medications (including DMARDs and biologics), and self-management

Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration in accordance with Trust policies and local protocols

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-KMU399

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD
  • Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification

Desirable

  • Degree-level qualification

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Willingness and ability to travel across multiple sites
  • Willingness to undertake further training and competency development

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable nursing experience within an acute setting
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Relevant postgraduate study or willingness to work towards

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision
  • Ability to be empathetic, and handle difficult or emotional situations

Desirable

  • Confident in delivering presentations and experience of public speaking
  • Advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD
  • Mentorship programme or equivalent teaching qualification

Desirable

  • Degree-level qualification

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Willingness and ability to travel across multiple sites
  • Willingness to undertake further training and competency development

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable nursing experience within an acute setting
  • Experience working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Relevant postgraduate study or willingness to work towards

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision
  • Ability to be empathetic, and handle difficult or emotional situations

Desirable

  • Confident in delivering presentations and experience of public speaking
  • Advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Rheumatology Lead Nurse

Rosealeen Banham

rosealeen.banham@nhs.net

03006136131

Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-KMU399

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ


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