Job summary
Join us in our mission to transform patient care and be part of a dynamic and innovative team. We pride ourselves on a supportive, collaborative and inclusive culture and you will have the opportunity to work alongside a team of intelligent, driven and compassionate people who care deeply about transforming the way healthcare is delivered.
Main duties of the job
We are inviting applications from highly motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists in Rheumatology to join our expanding Rheumatology service, by supporting both our remote rheumatology advice service and our in-person early inflammatory arthritis (EIA) and complex disease clinics.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in improving early diagnosis, supporting patients to self-manage their condition, and ensuring safe, evidence-based treatment in accordance with NICE and BSR guidelines. The successful candidate will work autonomously and collaboratively, providing clinical expertise and compassionate care to patients living with a range of inflammatory and autoimmune rheumatic diseases.
If you are passionate about improving early diagnosis pathways in Rheumatology and delivering outstanding patient care, wed love to hear from you.
About us
Medefer is an innovative CQC
registered healthcare provider that aims to transform the way that healthcare
is delivered by enabling healthcare systems to provide patients with the best
healthcare experience - timely, efficient and effective.
Founded by Consultants and GPs
working in the NHS, our culture is driven by a deeply held commitment to the
NHS and delivering transformational change to the patient experience. We
are a passionate, dedicated and patient-focused team striving to make
healthcare fit for the 21st century. Our vision is to completely re-frame the
way that healthcare is delivered, giving patients the right to choose who will
provide their care at the point of a GP referral to a specialist.
Medefer's technology platform delivers
world-class leading safety, whilst delivering a unique approach in delivering a
national service to patients, from referral, to treatment and discharge.
Medefer
fully complies with the Equality Act 2010. We are an equal opportunities
employer, value diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all
backgrounds.
Medefer is a Disability Confident Employer.
We commit to interviewing applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for the job. If you would like to be considered under this scheme, please let us know in your application or by contacting our recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Practice
- Provide advanced specialist assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with early inflammatory arthritis and other complex rheumatological diseases.
- Conduct face to face and remote consultations (via telephone) for diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and long-term condition management.
- Support patients receiving DMARDs and biologic therapies, including education, monitoring, and managing adverse effects in line with local and national protocols both F2F and remote aspects.
- Run nurse-led clinics (virtual and in-person) for disease monitoring, flare management, and medication review.
- Provide specialist advice, education, and psychosocial support to patients and their families, promoting shared decision-making and self-management.
- Escalate concerns and collaborate effectively with consultants, pharmacists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Leadership and Service Development
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of clinical guidelines, pathways, and protocols for hybrid care.
- Represent the nursing perspective at MDT meetings and service planning discussions.
- Maintain awareness of current legislation, NHS policy, and professional guidance relevant to rheumatology nursing.
- Support Medefer in the delivery of a safe, effective and high-quality service. Actively participate in the development and review of remote service pathways, clinical guidelines, and patient protocols to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care delivery.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive electronic patient records in compliance with UK professional and organisational standards.
- Contribute to clinical audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives related to remote rheumatology care.
- Provide patient education programmes and resources specifically tailored for remote delivery, covering topics such as new diagnoses, medication initiation, injection technique, and symptom management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Practice
- Provide advanced specialist assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with early inflammatory arthritis and other complex rheumatological diseases.
- Conduct face to face and remote consultations (via telephone) for diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and long-term condition management.
- Support patients receiving DMARDs and biologic therapies, including education, monitoring, and managing adverse effects in line with local and national protocols both F2F and remote aspects.
- Run nurse-led clinics (virtual and in-person) for disease monitoring, flare management, and medication review.
- Provide specialist advice, education, and psychosocial support to patients and their families, promoting shared decision-making and self-management.
- Escalate concerns and collaborate effectively with consultants, pharmacists, and other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Leadership and Service Development
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of clinical guidelines, pathways, and protocols for hybrid care.
- Represent the nursing perspective at MDT meetings and service planning discussions.
- Maintain awareness of current legislation, NHS policy, and professional guidance relevant to rheumatology nursing.
- Support Medefer in the delivery of a safe, effective and high-quality service. Actively participate in the development and review of remote service pathways, clinical guidelines, and patient protocols to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care delivery.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive electronic patient records in compliance with UK professional and organisational standards.
- Contribute to clinical audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives related to remote rheumatology care.
- Provide patient education programmes and resources specifically tailored for remote delivery, covering topics such as new diagnoses, medication initiation, injection technique, and symptom management.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post-registration rheumatology qualification or equivalent clinical experience.
- Strong knowledge of DMARDs, biologics, and immunomodulatory therapies.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficient IT skills, with experience in electronic patient records and remote consultations.
- Compassionate and caring
- Advanced communication and listening skills, excellent communication, counselling, and patient education skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and autonomously
Desirable
- Experience in clinical audit, quality improvement, or service redesign.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
- Minimum 5 years post-registration experience in the NHS, including at least 2 years in Rheumatology.
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300) qualification (or working towards) desirable but not essential.
- MSc or postgraduate diploma in Rheumatology or Advanced Clinical Practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of post-registration rheumatology qualification or equivalent clinical experience.
- Strong knowledge of DMARDs, biologics, and immunomodulatory therapies.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficient IT skills, with experience in electronic patient records and remote consultations.
- Compassionate and caring
- Advanced communication and listening skills, excellent communication, counselling, and patient education skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and autonomously
Desirable
- Experience in clinical audit, quality improvement, or service redesign.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
- Minimum 5 years post-registration experience in the NHS, including at least 2 years in Rheumatology.
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300) qualification (or working towards) desirable but not essential.
- MSc or postgraduate diploma in Rheumatology or Advanced Clinical Practice.
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).
