Employer Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Dorset County Hospital Town Dorchester Salary £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 14/09/2025 23:59
NHS AfC: Band 7
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Dermatology Outpatients Department.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is flexible and forward thinking, always ready for a challenge to join our busy team.
You will be responsible for managing practice within the Dermatology service, using an advanced level of professional accountability, autonomy and judgement for highly complex decision-making across a broad range of situations/conditions.
Main duties of the job
• To assess, plan and implement care to a group of patients and participate inproviding a range of services within the Outpatient setting in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct, Trust policies and procedures.
• To participate in the development of Dermatology specialist’s practitioner services by ensuring that clinics are efficient and patient centred
• To use communication skills in an empathetic manner so that patients and carers are able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations and that disease control is optimised.
• To make appropriate referrals to members of the multidisciplinary team in both primary and secondary care
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role.
Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person specification
Education, Qualification and Training
* Registered Nurse/AHP
* Degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses, plus further specialist training to master’s equivalent level
* Leadership/management course relevant to health care environment
Skills and Abilities
* Enhanced clinical skills and knowledge, working independently as an autonomous practitioner, exercising a high degree of freedom to act.
* Able to obtain, analyse and interpret information from patient assessment and interventions, to formulate diagnoses, plan and implement care plans
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, using a range of methods e.g. verbal, written and record keeping
* Able to deal calmly, sensitively and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues within an MDT in a confidential manner
* Able to set and meet ambitious improvement standards/ targets and monitor these
* Able to deal with the demands of a rapidly developing and changing service
* A commitment to improving patient services through an ability to sustain a clear performance focus on achieving demanding goals
* A strong sense of personal and team accountability whist understanding the boundaries around delegated authority, responsibility, accountability and confidentiality
Knowledge & Experience
* Recent experience/evidence of managing a caseload of Dermatology patients
* Clinical knowledge of Dermatological conditions and assessment and treatment
* NMR IRMER training
* An understanding of regional and national issues related to Dermatology
* Teaching experience / mentoring and assessing
* Demonstrate leadership skills and knowledge
* Experience of conducting research and audit, and of appraising evidence
* Experience of working in partnership with all levels of staff
* Experience in developing protocols, pathways, policies and service development
Our Mission
Outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them.
Our Vision
Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
Our Values
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
For more information, please use the link below to read our joint strategy for Dorset County Hospital and Dorset Healthcare.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the job description and person specification carefully to ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
The closing date/interview date is subject to amendment; this vacancy may therefore expire at short notice, so we recommend that you submit an application at your earliest convenience. We reserve the right to close any vacancies without notice.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email; therefore it is important that you check your personal email account regularly.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every application; if we do not contact you within 4 weeks of the closing date, please be advised that you not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
You can contact us on 01305 254655 to find out whether you have been shortlisted or if you would like feedback.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Name Gemma Harris Job title Matron - Head, Neck and Speciality Medicine Email address Gemma.harris@dchft.nhs.uk Telephone number 01305 253794
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