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Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustClinical Nurse Specialist RheumatologyThe closing date is 14 July 2026Job summaryHampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity to expand its clinical nurse specialist team. The Clinical Nurse Specialist role as a keystone to the optimal care of our patients and to the success of our Trust working in conjunction with the MDT. The delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate care is the most important objective for the organisation. Rheumatology operates across all Trust sites, including outpatients in Basingstoke, Winchester, Alton and Andover.
Main duties of the jobThe delivery of an outpatient service by the team or area for which you have responsibility. This includes:
- Being an expert professional adviser.
- Delivering education to the multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessment and treatment of own caseload of patients.
- Leading on the assessment of highly complex patients, where factors may be conflicting, requiring high level analysis and interpretation skills and the comparison of a range of options to achieve effective treatment.
- Developing the above skill set with the staff who report to you or whom you have a responsibility to train.
About usOur vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be OfferedWe understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017
DetailsDate posted: 30 June 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 251-MED4472RHEUM
Job locations: Basingstoke and Winchester
Basingstoke and Winchester
RG24 9NA
United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesHappy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person SpecificationOther role specific requirementsEssential- Full driving licence
- Prepared to work across sites
Training and QualificationsEssential- Degree BSc (Hons) or equivalent experience
- NMC registration or HCPC
- Significant rheumatology experience
Desirable- Willing to work towards MSC in advanced clinical practice
- QI practitioner qualification and undertaking of methodology
- Independent prescriber
Experience and KnowledgeEssential- Experience of wide range of rheumatological conditions and the management and support in caring for these patients.
- Utilises current evidence and best practice in all areas of practice
- To use advanced expertise and clinical skills to assess patients' individual needs and promote self-management through patient education
- Ability to initiate patient treatment plans
Desirable- o Experience of managing and developing rheumatology services and nursing teams, and service improvement initiatives
- Experienced in the management of specific rheumatology conditions such as the connective tissue diseases and vasculitis
Skills and AbilityEssential- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- Critically analyse challenges and be pro-active in developing potential solutions
- Undertake research and development and audit.
- Ability to educate and support the professional development of other staff members.
- Understanding and management of challenges to service improvement
Desirable- Understanding of financial and budgetary management to support service improvements and drive CIP schemes.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).
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UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
