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Rheumatology Nurse

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Torquay, TQ2 7AA £32,073 – £39,043 a year Permanent Posted 1 September 2026 Apply by 13 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torquay

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Role description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Rheumatology Nurse to join our dedicated and friendly team.

In this rewarding role, you will work alongside our Specialist Rheumatology Nurses to provide high-quality care and support to patients with rheumatological conditions and musculoskeletal disorders. You will play a key role in helping patients manage their condition, addressing their physical, emotional and social needs, and supporting them to achieve the best possible outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate nurse who is passionate about delivering patient-centred care and making a positive difference to the lives of people living with long-term conditions.

Main duties of the job

  • Following induction and training.
  • Action and organise patients test results.
  • Recognise and action management plans for abnormal blood results in relation to monitoring patients on disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs using the Trust IT systems.
  • Answering patient queries to the Rheumatology telephone helpline via email and telephone.
  • Participate in education presentations for patients and staff.
  • Management of all aspects of rheumatology conditions.
  • Continue to develop through CPD and undertake all mandatory training.

About us

Why Work With Us

The Rheumatology Specialist Nursing team is based in Kitson Hall, Torbay Hospital. This friendly team work closely with the Rheumatology Consultants, and the wider MDT, to provide an effective and responsive Monday to Friday service, delivering nurse led clinics to patients with all types of rheumatology conditions. This is a mainly office based position, however you will be expected to work between TSDFT hospitals.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

388-8206254-MEUC

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Dept. of Rheumatology, Kitson Hall 1-20,

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Under direction of the Lead Rheumatology Specialist Nurse and specialist nurses care to a defined case load of patients, always acting as the patients advocate. Provide support, advice and education to patients/ significant others in the management of their care.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • oIT experience and literacy.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of rheumatology conditions

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Dept. of Rheumatology, Kitson Hall 1-20,

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk

Last verified against our ingestion on 2 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.