Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Rheumatology Nurse

The closing date is 20 August 2025

Job summary

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This is an exciting opportunity to work with a well developed multidisciplinary Team in the care of patients with Rheumatological conditions.

This developmental post will provide the opportunity to work closely with the Rheumatology Nurse Specialists to develop Rheumatology specialist nursing skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment ,development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for rheumatology patients.

The post holder will be required to liase with nursing and medical colleagues and other members of the Multidisciplinary Health Care team to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.The post holder will be expected to work within the hospital and community setting as dictated by service needs.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-NMR537-0825

Job locations

Llandudno General Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

English

Essential

  • NMC registered nurse

Desirable

  • Other qualification specifically to specialty

English

Essential

  • Substantial experience at band 5

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an MDT

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Quality/Clinical Governance.

Other

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification

English

Essential

  • NMC registered nurse

Desirable

  • Other qualification specifically to specialty

English

Essential

  • Substantial experience at band 5

Desirable

  • Experience of working within an MDT

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Quality/Clinical Governance.

Other

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Llandudno General Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Llandudno General Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Rheumatology Nurse Specialist

Margaret Williams

Margaret.R.Williams@wales.nhs.uk

03000852055

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-NMR537-0825

Job locations

Llandudno General Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB


Supporting documents

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