About the Role
A Vacancy at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the Rheumatology Team as a Specialist Nurse in Osteoporosis and DMARD monitoring, working across sites alongside Rheumatology Consultants and Specialist Nurses.
This challenging and rewarding role offers varied experience, professional development opportunities, and potential involvement in clinical research within a supportive team environment.
In return, we offer strong managerial support and a commitment to your professional development.
Key responsibilities
The role will encompass the management of osteoporosis services and the monitoring of disease‑modifying anti‑rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), supporting the delivery of high‑quality care in line with national and local guidelines.
You will work collaboratively across sites with Rheumatologists and Rheumatology Specialist Nurses, coordinating osteoporosis treatments and providing specialist advice, education, and support.
You will monitor patients initiated on DMARDs by the medical team, acting as a key liaison between outpatient clinics, day unit therapies, inpatient services, and primary care to ensure continuity of care.
The post holder will work across Eastbourne District General Hospital and Conquest Hospital, including Uckfield Hospital, as the service develops.
Qualifications and skills
Applicants should demonstrate excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Degree‑level education and evidence of continued professional development are desirable, and experience in rheumatology would be advantageous.
Benefits
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.
About the Trust
All staff are expected to uphold the Trust’s values of being excellent, kind, responsible, and respectful.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Apr 2026
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