Clinical Specialist Nurse - Dermatology

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Dermatology Specialist Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, specialist care to patients with a wide range of dermatological conditions.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Dermatology Specialist Nurse
• Proven experience in delivering specialist dermatology care
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and patient-centred care skills

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage and deliver specialist nurse led dermatology clinics
• Provide phototherapy treatments and support services
• Conduct patch testing clinics
• Monitor patients receiving systemic dermatology medications
• Respond to patient enquiries through the dermatology helpline
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
• Undertake administrative duties essential to the efficient running of the department
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate individual who can thrive in a busy, dynamic environment while maintaining a strong focus on patient care and clinical excellence.

Main duties of the job

• Phototherapy Clinic: Administer phototherapy treatments (narrowband UVB, PUVA) to patients with conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, while monitoring their response and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
• Patch Testing Clinic: Perform patch testing application and removal ensuring appropriate follow-up and patient education.
• Systemic Drug Monitoring Clinic: Monitor patients on systemic treatments (e.g. biologics, immunosuppressants), coordinating regular blood tests and tracking medication side effects.
• Dermatology Helpline: Provide support and advice to patients via phone, addressing medication concerns, treatment plans, and follow-up queries.
• Administrative Duties: Schedule patient appointments, maintain accurate records, and assist with departmental audits and reporting as needed.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered General Nurse
• BSc (Hons) degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience working as dermatology nurse

Desirable criteria

• Registered with the NMC as a Specialist practitioner in Dermatology

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant clinical experience within dermatology
• Experience in managing patients with dermatological conditions

Desirable criteria

• Broad dermatology knowledge and experience of working in a similar setting
• Experience of delivering education programmes

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• High level of interpersonal skills and management skills
• Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in general nursing
• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Demonstrates skilled written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to empathise with specific patients with dermatological conditions
• Competent in basic and advanced computer skills

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

• Working hours are office hours, require flexibility and willingness to travel to another site is required

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future , and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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