NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
It is essential that you are currently a NMC Registered Adult Nurse. This post requires membership of Disclosure Scotland’s PVG Scheme. As a Rheumatology Clinical Nurse Specialist you will be a registered nurse who has acquired additional specialist knowledge and expertise in Rheumatology Management. The post of Clinical Nurse Specialist, Rheumatology Team Lead is fundamental to the service, working as an autonomous practitioner and is responsible to clinically direct a team of staff and service both professionally and managerially, which may cross traditional professional or service boundaries. You will be expected to provide clinical leadership/expert advice to nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a high standard of care to a defined patient group.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Remit across the South Sector to support the existing service where necessary
- Shift pattern is variable Monday to Friday to meet service requirements
- Salary is pro‑rata for part‑time hours
Key Responsibilities
- As the Team Lead manage the workload of the staff to provide specialist care within a designated clinical service with a complex caseload, incorporating patient assessment, treatment and discharge from care
- Perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical aspects of care for this defined patient group and be responsible for consultancy, teaching, audit, research, and lead in service development and maintain service objectives to meet the changing demands of delivering specialised Rheumatology care
- Carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards, either directly through personal contact with patients or indirectly via leadership, facilitation, teaching and research/audit
- Provide clinical leadership, assessment of patient needs, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, which are evidence‑based, utilising all available resources and taking into consideration patients’ lifestyles, gender and cultural background, ensuring involvement with patients, family, carers and significant others
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and/or Experience Required
- Experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with current Rheumatology knowledge
- Completed or ability to complete a primary degree and possess the skills and competencies required to manage a caseload within agreed boundaries and protocols in line with clinical governance, with ties of consultancy, teaching, management and research and its application
- Ability to work independently and possess a high level of interpersonal and confident communication skills, to support this client group whilst managing telephone advice lines/triage of incoming calls, patient referrals, and interface with hospital clinicians and general practitioners to maintain excellent clinical links, whilst upholding confidentiality at all times
- Contribute professionally within groups which may cross‑traditional service boundaries and possess high level of ITC skills including e‑forms, Trakcare and portal
- Ensure teams TURAS and Statutory / Mandatory LearnPro training modules are consistently compliant and learning to include educational modules relevant to this specialty
What We Offer
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
From 1 April 2026 the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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