Rheumatology Specialist Nurse - EDGH - Cross Site
The closing date is 30 December 2025
Job summary
Eastbourne District General Hospital - cross site
Rheumatology Department
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Rheumatology Team, working across site as a Specialist Nurse alongside the Rheumatology Consultants and lead Nurse Specialist - The post holder will be responsible for assessing patients Rheumatological conditions including eligibility for DMARD and Biologic treatments to control their inflammatory arthritis and then monitoring the efficacy ongoing. They will also ensure that blood monitoring is carried out in a timely manner to ensure treatment is not interrupted.
Providing a liaison between outpatient's clinics, day unit therapy, external homecare providers and primary care ensuring continuity of care for their patients. Attending MDM for educational development and supporting the telephone advice line.
The post holder will be based at Eastbourne but will be expected to work cross site if necessary.
We are seeking a dynamic and forward thinking RGN with some experience of managing a specialised service to patients with inflammatory arthritic conditions. You will be expected to have excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work both independently and within a team. Ideally you will have education to degree level and evidence of continuing professional practice. Experience of the complexities of rheumatological conditions would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
Rheumatology Specialist Nurse - The post holder will play a key role in the care of people with inflammatory and autoimmune musculoskeletal conditions. They will be responsible for assessing and monitoring patients disease activity, managing flares and ongoing follow up care. They will undertake outpatient clinics, requesting and reviewing blood tests and investigations (within scope) and assess and monitor treatments including DMARD and biologics. Providing a liaison between outpatients clinics, day unit therapy, external homecare providers and primary care ensuring continuity of care for patients. Attending MDM for educational development and supporting the telephone advice line.The post holder will maintain accurate documentation and records. Keep up to date with evidence based practice and adhere to professional standards, policies and governance frameworks.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
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Details
Date posted
17 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-ED0411-A
Job locations
EASTBOURNE DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL - CROSS SITE
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
EASTBOURNE DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL - CROSS SITE
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
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