County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology and Minor Skin Surgery
The closing date is 27 January 2026
This role will coordinate, lead and develop the nursing service within the Community Division of Dermatology; as well as delivering care as an അപേക്ഷancin a autonomous clinical expert within the field of Dermatology.
This role comes at an exciting time ahead of the 10-year plan aiming to move care closer to home in community settings.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve working with Service Level Managers and Matrons to deliver a high quality and accessible Dermatology Service in Community Settings.
Clinical this role will involve the delivery of nurse lead care, conducting dermatology clinics. The role will require extensive knowledge of dermatological conditions to act as an autonomous clinical expert.
The role acts as a key part of clinical leadership within the service alongside GP colleagues.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-re.hlrepresented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
* Own individual responsibilities and set/lead team objectives
* Lead or contribute to creating improvement, transformation and innovation of services
* Contribute to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and collaboration
* Manage and/or contribute to financial performance and target delivery
* Lead by action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by the Dermatology service to establish and maintain effective communication systems across primary care services and the wider organisation.
* Actively give landi receive feedback in a constructive manner
* Be adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy
* Actively contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of the population that is served.
As an employee of the Dermatology service, you will be responsible for ensuring that the vision is incorporated into:
* The induction programme for all new appointees
* Staff development and appraisal scheme
* Templates for policies and procedures, content of meeting papers
* Terms of reference for all meetings
* Job adverts and recruitment/application packs
* Job descriptions and person specifications
The post holder has lead responsibilities in delivering the following key result areas:
* Lead on all aspects of the day to day organisation of the Community Dermatology and Minor Skin Surgery Service and nurse led clinics.
* Provide nursing support for Community Dermatology Clinics
* Conduct nurse led clinics, working as an autonomous practitioner
* Advise on and promote healthy lifestyles and prevention of illness
* Order clinical equipment and medication
* Monitor the appropriate use of clinic suppliers, equipment and instruments within the Community Dermatology Services, bring any concerns to the attention of the Matron and ensure cost effective and efficient use of resources
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Commitment to working collaboratively with others
* Experience of working in Dermatology and Community setting.
* Systm 1 knowledge
Experience
* Required to develop specialist skills in a broad range of dermatological conditions.
* Excellent organisational skills
* Be responsible for undertaking audits and surveys with a view to informing service
Facilit... etc.
* Registered General Nurse
* Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification or willing to work towards
* Leadership Skills
* Evidence of recent learning and continouous professional development
Special Requirements
* Positive approach to change
* Flexible to service needs
* Own means of transport
Statutory Registration
* Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
* Valid COUN UK NMC PIN
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
£/contact?£47,810 to £54,710 a yearPer Annum Pro Rata
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