Rheumatology Specialist Nurse

We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for Band 7 specialist nurse to join the rheumatology team as secondment/fixed term contract. We are looking for a motivated and innovative applicant to join our team to support service. This role is an ideal opportunity for people looking for developing their career in a clinical specialist role. You will have the support of the MDT and a developmental plan tailored to your needs.
The role involves the assessment, management and treatment of patients with inflammatory arthritis and osteoporosis in the outpatient setting as well as patient education and health promotion. There will be opportunities to participate in research, quality improvement projects, audits and educational meetings.
+ We are a friendly, supportive and innovative nursing team in a Trust which prides itself on providing high quality service to the local community.
+ We are looking for nurses who demonstrate flexible working, a desire to learn and are motivated to develop in this specialised area while demonstrating the Trust's core values. The post holder must demonstrate safe, holistic care and provide a positive patient experience.
For more information and to arrange an informal visit please contact: Divya Thomas
For further details / informal visits contact
Divya Thomas: [email protected]

We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:
· Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.
· National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.
· We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.