Job summary
An Exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Rheumatology Specialist Nurse based in Aintree Hospital.

Candidates should be committed to the provision of high quality patient care, be highly motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic and demonstrate excellent communication skills. They must also be committed to education and support more junior Band 6 Rheumatology Specialist Nurse colleagues.

Main duties of the job
This role involves managing patients through the assessment and treatment stages of their rheumatological disease.

About us
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.

We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.

We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details
Date posted 15 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 7
Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 287-AMED-338-26
Job locations Aintree Hospital, Lower Ln, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities include:-

• Providing education, advice and monitoring for patients with a wide range of rheumatological autoimmune diseases.
• On-going surveillance and efficacy assessment of disease management with appropriate medical intervention.
• Undertake nurse lead clinics.
• Assisting with associated research studies.
• Liaising with the local and regional multi-disciplinary teams.
• Providing support for both patients and their families in both the hospital and community setting.

Applicants should have a 1st level degree and ideally be working towards V300 independent prescribing, and MSc / ANP level qualification and have recent experience in the management of patients with a wide range of rheumatological conditions. Applicants must also have the knowledge and skills to monitor patients on immunosuppressive and cytotoxic medication. Clinical assessment and independent nurse prescribing is essential for this role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse / Midwife
• Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality
• Recognised Teaching Qualification
• First Degree

Desirable

• Research qualification
• Recordable specialist qualification
• Masters
• Independent Nurse Prescriber

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable Post-Reg. experience
• Evidence of undertaking the relevant speciality successfully at Band 6
• Extensive clinical experience
• Evidence of the application of management / leadership skills and managing staff
• Involvement in audit

Desirable

• Experience as Specialist Sister
• Participation in research
• Management qualification

Knowledge
Essential

• In depth specialist knowledge

Skills
Essential

• Teaching / assessment skills
• Organisation and negotiation skills
• Effective communicator
• Leadership & motivation skills
• Evidence of audit and change management ability
• Computer literate
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Root Cause Analysis

Desirable

• Evidence of leading and facilitating change
• ECDL

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).

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.

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).

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

Employer details
Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Aintree Hospital, Lower Ln, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse Rheumatology, Sarah Hardy, sarah.hardy2@liverpoolft.nhs.uk, 01515294202

Details
Date posted 15 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 7
Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 287-AMED-338-26
Job locations Aintree Hospital, Lower Ln, Fazakerley, Liverpool, L9 7AL, United Kingdom

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