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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
151-KMU111
Employer
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Frimley Park Hospital
Town
Frimley
Salary
£39,205 - £47,084 Per Annum incl HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Specialist Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

We are seeking a  Dermatology Nurse to join our dedicated dermatology team. This full-time role is essential in providing high-quality care to patients with a range of skin conditions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering specialised clinics, including phototherapypatch testingsystemic drug monitoring, and responding to patient inquiries through the dermatology helpline. Additionally, the role involves important administrative duties to ensure the smooth operation of the department. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse with dermatology experience who thrives in a dynamic clinical environment.

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.

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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
  • Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Registered with the NMC as a Specialist practitioner in Dermatology

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Some relevant clinical experience in the same or related specialty OR Some recent clinical experience in the acute or community setting
  • 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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWe Work Flexibly

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sunita Bishwakarma
Job title
Lead Clinical Specialist Nurse - Dermatology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03006132313
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