Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Main area Rheumatology Grade Band 7 Contract 9 months (Secondment/Fixed Term until 31-May-2027) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Addenbrookes Hospital-Division A Town Cambridge Salary £49,387 - £56,515 p.a. pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/07/2026 23:59 Interview date 22/07/2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rheumatology Specialist Nurse team as a band 7 secondment/fixed term until 31-May-2027. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced rheumatology specialist nurse to support the senior leadership within the Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist team. Leading the spondylarthritis nursing service and supporting the Rheumatology team, you will be working as a clinical nurse specialist responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care.

Providing education, support and undertaking specialist nursing procedures for patients. You will be responsible for delivering specialist advice and working collaboratively with other members of the team for training and education. You will be part of a large multi-disciplinary team supporting and implementing an integrated approach to patient care, encompassing new treatments and evidence based care.

This will be very much a team role, but with a degree of self-autonomy, so an ability to work independently and at outreach services when required will be very useful. Excellent communication skills, organisational ability and time management are a must. If you are interested and want to know more please speak with Stephanie Brookes-Jones (Band 7 CNS - st) or Daniel Harris (Deputy Head of Nursing, Division A - ) for further information.

The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures

Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students

Responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care

Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Please note:

- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment. For secondments you must have the approval of your line manager before applying. If you are an internal applicant currently on a fixed term contract you are able to apply for this as a fixed term…