Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Dermatology department specialising in Biologic and Inflammatory conditions within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
This full-time (37.5 hours) post involves cross-site working between Singleton and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals, supporting the delivery of high-quality care across the dermatology service.
As a Band 7 Specialist Nurse, you will be expected to deliver expert, evidence-based clinical care to patients with acute and chronic dermatological conditions, with a particular focus on inflammatory skin disease. Previous experience in dermatology is desirable to support the delivery of nurse-led clinics and biologic therapy pathways.
The post holder will work autonomously under the guidance of named consultants and within the wider CNS team, providing patient-centred care. Responsibilities include assessing and managing patients with inflammatory skin conditions, initiating and monitoring systemic and biologic therapies, implementing care plans, and evaluating treatment outcomes within an outpatient clinic setting.
This is a rewarding role within a dynamic and supportive team, offering opportunities for professional development and service innovation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to utilise their specialist dermatology knowledge and clinical expertise to:
1. Independently manage their own caseload, providing expert assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with acute and chronic dermatological conditions, including those receiving biologic therapies.
2. Deliver nurse-led clinics and care programmes, ensuring evidence-based, patient-centred care.
3. Undertake regular blood monitoring and safety surveillance for patients on systemic treatments, particularly biologics, in line with national and local protocols.
4. Contribute to team leadership, including the supervision, support, and development of junior staff.
5. Provide specialist advice, education, and training to the wider multi-professional team to enhance dermatology knowledge and practice across the service.
6. Work collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, integrated dermatology care across the Health Board.
7. Lead and participate in research, audit, and quality improvement initiatives, including involvement in clinical trials and service development projects.
8. Support clinical governance activities within dermatology, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and professional standards.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will provide specialist nursing care, advice, guidance and leadership, and take responsibility for a specialist nursing
service using their advanced clinical knowledge and experience with a high level of skill and theoretical knowledge to;
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate evidenced-based nursing care.
• Provide expert advice and clinical practice.
• Work autonomously and manage own workload as a lead specialist in their area Provide specialist education and training to
Staff
• Lead and manage a team of specialist nurses
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop services and the quality of care delivered.
• Lead the development and planning of clinical services within the specialist field.
• Demonstrate the Health Board’s values and ensure that others demonstrate the same values.
• Undertake clinical Activity e.g. Clinics, ward-based work, telephone consultations etc.
• Undertake professional Activity e.g. Audit, CPD, teaching, research and administration
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
9. Registered Nurse and current NMC Registration
10. Master’s Degree or equivalent experience Specialist qualifications Expert level of knowledge in clinical speciality
Essential and desireable criteria
Essential criteria
11. Knowledge of service improvement
12. Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
13. Experience in the relevant specialty Experience of working in a multiprofessional environment
14. Experience of managing a ward area/department
15. Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
Desirable criteria
16. Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience)
17. Management qualification (or equivalent experience)
18. Advanced clinical skills
19. Non-medical Prescribing (v300)
20. Experience of participating in research
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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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.
Welsh language skills are desirable