Lead Nurse (Rheumatology)

Rdehospital; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Barnstaple seeks a Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist for its Rheumatology Department. This role involves delivering specialized nursing care to rheumatology patients, working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should possess relevant nursing qualifications and experience in rheumatology. The position offers a salary in Band 7 (£47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata) and a supportive work environment that values inclusivity and personal development.

Benefits

NHS Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Salary sacrifice options

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Rheumatology Nursing is essential.
• Ability to demonstrate assessment, management, and treatment of patients.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet service needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialized nursing service for rheumatology patients.
• Promote self-care and independence in patients.
• Work closely with the Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Skills

Rheumatology Nursing

Patient assessment

Management of rheumatology patients

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rheumatology Department at North Devon District Hospital ("NDDH") for an individual who has experience in Rheumatology Nursing. The Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist Role will be part of the CNS Rheumatology team and work closely with the Multi‑Disciplinary Team to deliver excellent care to iya patients.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

Thetik post holder will be responsible for the provision of highly specialised and quality nursing service for our rheumatology patients along with promoting self‑care and independence. The post holder will need to carry out nursing duties in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and ensure all professional standards and Trust Policies are faculties with the Trust policies.

You should be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service, have the ability to demonstrate assessment, management and treatment of rheumatology patients along with showing initiative and a proactive approach to improving standards of patient care.

You will be supported by the Clinical Matron of Medicine who will have overall responsibility for ensuring that patient care, safety and experience is at the highest standard.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare extending rights re close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust пән.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615արլ 000 people, cover more than 2 kleinere square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community массаж, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state‑of‑the‑art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world‑class care trending to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family‑friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), risingGrande 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engageitory CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 7: £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-784-12264
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 21 January, 2026
• Job Category還> Nursing
• Staff Group Nursing & Midwifery Registered