Rheumatology Specialist nurse: Sponsorship Available

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

This is a Rheumatology Nurse Specialist role within our existing rheumatology team based at Southampton General Hospital.

The Nurse Specialist role provides expert care and support for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory rheumatic diseases as part of the multidisciplinary rheumatology team. It is for 35 hours a week.About the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse who is highly motivated and interested in working as part of an innovative and friendly rheumatology team.

You will be predominantly based at University Hospital Southampton and will be expected to work in outreach clinics as part of your service development.

The majority of the time you will work Monday to Friday 8-4pm; however we expect that you will also work a variety of flexible hours on an adhoc basis as service needs demand. Compressed hours may also be considered if this fits in the service demand.

You will report to the lead Rheumatology nurse in the department and work with the other nurse specialists in the team. We also have oversight of the outpatient department.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
  • Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
  • Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience
  • Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
  • Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
  • Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
  • Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
  • Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.

Desirable

  • Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies
  • Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
  • Counselling qualification
  • Palliative care course
  • IT training
  • Change Management, clinical practice development
  • Multidisciplinary team working.
  • Interest in nurse -led care
  • Organisational/strategic awareness

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 24 August 2026

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