Clinical Nurse Specialist - Rheumatology

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 We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Rheumatology Department at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone with a genuine interest in Rheumatology who is keen to develop their knowledge, skills, and clinical expertise within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application. Please See Below For More Details and Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Base location: Glasgow Royal Infirmary Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will:

• Work collaboratively with consultants, specialist nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, and administrative colleagues to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients with rheumatology conditions.
• Lead proactive patient reviews.
• Support medicines optimisation and monitoring.
• Provide patient education and self-management support.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of Rheumatology services.
• Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
• An interest in Rheumatology and a commitment to developing specialist knowledge and clinical skills within the field.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Passion for improving patient care and delivering person-centred services.
• Comprehensive training and support will be provided to help the successful candidate build confidence and expertise within the speciality.
• Post-registration experience.
• As appropriate to the area of clinical practice, complete the agreed training pathway to develop the NP role. What We Offer We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
• 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 Interested? For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact Sharon Murphy, Senior Charge Nurse - sharon.murphy9@nhs.scot - 0141 451 5389 Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.
• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
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• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the in the first instance.