Job overview

We are looking to expand our nursing team for Dermatology services and an exciting opportunity has arisen for the newly created role of Dermatology Specialist Nurse for Biologics & Drug Monitoring.

The successful candidate will provide specialist dermatology advice to support the assessment, planning and implementation of patient care, and where appropriate deliver programmes of care and education to patients with inflammatory skin disease who are being treated with topical, systemic and biologic therapies.

Dermatology is a very busy specialty, providing care to around 550 adult and paediatric patients per week, working alongside experienced colleagues across multi-disciplinary teams with the goal to provide the best care for our patients. 

We are very proud of the services we provide to our patients and we would be keen to hear from enthusiastic applicants who want to help us keep providing excellent care and improving the services we offer.

The service is located within the centre of the hospital site in a dedicated department where  we offer a range of clinics led by both consultants and specialist nurses.

If you are interested in the role and wish to find out more about this opportunity, we would encourage you to arrange a visit where you could meet the team and discuss the role further.

Main duties of the job

For this challenging role, a specialist interest in and knowledge of dermatology is required. You will have clinical experience working in a dermatology setting at Band 5 level.

You will be working in conjunction with an established team of nurses and the rest of the dermatology team. The emphasis will be very much on supporting the screening and monitoring of patients on topical treatments and disease modifying medication, including systemic and biological therapies, under the guidance of the nurse consultant and consultant dermatologists.

You will be responsible for screening, providing education, advice and follow up to support and empower patients to manage their own conditions effectively, thereby improving quality of life.

You will be a highly motivated, self-managing nurse, with the drive and enthusiasm to continue to develop the dermatology nursing service, coaching and supporting junior team members and students.

Working for our organisation

The service is located within the centre of the hospital site in a dedicated department. The department offers seven clinic rooms, two theatres and a phototherapy unit. We offer a range of clinics led by both consultants and specialist nurses.

We have recently implemented an AI Teledermatology service and are currently developing a service to offer biologics treatments to our Bolton population in the very near future. 

If you are interested in the role and wish to find out more about this opportunity, we would encourage you to arrange a visit where you could meet the team and discuss the role further.

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