Advanced Nurse Specialist, Rheumatology

Rheumatology is an evolving service, and we are currently looking for an experienced highly motivated Advanced Nurse Specialist to join our multidisciplinary rheumatology team in Forth Valley. 

The successful applicant  will work as an integral member of the rheumatology nursing team providing direct patient care in the outpatient setting. Utilising their expert knowledge base and clinical competence to manage people with complex rheumatology care needs, supporting our team to deliver the best care possible.

The post holder will be required to undertake highly skilled assessment and clinical interventions at various stages for individuals living with this chronic disease process.

They must have the ability to work independently, managing a complex case load, and possess a high level of interpersonal and confident communication skills to support this specific client group whilst managing telephone advice lines / triage of incoming calls, patient referrals, interface with hospital clinicians and general practitioners to maintain excellent clinical links between the services. 

The post holder will act as a resource for expert advice and training for nursing staff, medical staff, other health care professionals and other agencies. The post holder will lead and contribute to issues relating to rheumatology care locally and nationally where appropriate.  

They should have evidence of on-going professional development.

You should have experience working at this level and previous experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team assessing and implementing care for individuals with complex needs due to long term health conditions.

If you want further information on this post or wish to arrange a visit to the department you can contact:

Sharon Menzies Senior Charge Nurse 9 rhuematology or

Jason Graham, Operational Manager, Ambulatory Care Diagnostics and Theatres 

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.  More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.  Please contact the Recruitment Office on if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.