We have an exciting opportunity within our department. You will be working alongside a passionate and motivated team. You will utilise specialist knowledge and experience in rheumatology and musculoskeletal medicine supporting patients with physical, emotional and social needs. This is for 2 part time roles equating to 1.33 whole time equivalent. Hours to be agreed with the successful candidates. Under direction of the Lead Rheumatology Specialist Nurse deliver specialist nursing care to a defined case load of patients, always acting as the patients advocate. Provide advice and support to junior staff and learners in all aspects of the delivery of high quality care. Provide support, advice and education to patients/ significant others in the management of their care. Following induction and training, to work autonomously with patients via face-to-face clinics. You will be required to assess, advice and counsel patients who require treatment with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (including biological therapies). Recognise and action management plans for abnormal blood results in relation to monitoring patients on disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs using the Trust IT systems Answering patient queries to the Rheumatology telephone helpline. Participate in education presentations for patients and staff. Management of all aspects of rheumatology conditions. Continue to develop through CPD and undertake all mandatory training. Providing specialist nursing advice to colleagues and the wider MDT. Why Work With Us The Rheumatology Specialist Nursing team is based in Kitson Hall, Torbay Hospital. This friendly team work closely with the Rheumatology Consultants, and the wider MDT, to provide an effective and responsive Monday to Friday service, delivering nurse led clinics to patients with all types of rheumatology conditions. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rian Penford Job title: Lead Rheumatology Specialist Nurse Email address: rian.penford@nhs.net Telephone number: 07982260632 We welcome visits to department to come and find out more about the position.