Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist – Wexham Park
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse to join our Rheumatology Team.
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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
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.
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, and we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
For more information on the main responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Thursday 21 May 2026.
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