Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology
The closing date is 21 April 2026
We are recruiting for a Nurse Specialist – Dermatology who shares our vision to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
As a member of a well‑established multidisciplinary team, you will run nurse‑led services, both in person and via the clinical advice line. You will assess, develop and implement care, undertake specialist nursing procedures, provide specialist advice and support to patients and allied health professionals, liaise with other staff, and lead research and clinical audits in this specialist area.
In addition, you will receive a High‑Cost Area Supplement of 5% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,346 and a maximum payment of £2,270 per annum.
Main duties of the job
You will work as an autonomous practitioner, carrying out assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating care. As an independent prescriber (where applicable), you will prescribe medications within clinical competencies. Your duties include:
* Provision of care through screening programmes, nurse‑led clinics, accepting referrals, undertaking diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, physical assessments and obtaining written consent to treatment
* Referring patients directly to specialists in other professions
* Providing expert specialist clinical advice for patients, carers and health care professionals
* Managing a caseload and responsibility for complex cases
* Improving and maintaining standards of care within the specialty
* Developing the skills of generalist nurses and other health professionals (including doctors) to enable high‑standard care within the specialty
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
* Registered nurse; education to degree level or willingness to undertake
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* Leadership and/or teaching qualification
* Advanced clinical assessment
* Non‑medical / independent prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake
* Masters degree or willingness to undertake
Previous Experience
* Ability to work autonomously and accept personal accountability for own practice
* Experience of clinical governance
* Understanding of evidence‑based practice
* Experience of innovative working / initiating change
* Significant and/or relevant experience in the specialty
* Experience of formal/informal teaching
* Understanding of patient pathways (NICE & BAD) and navigating patients through them
Skills
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Capable of working as an integral member of a small team
* Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload
* Effective time‑management
* Effective interpersonal skills
* Demonstrate analytical and judgmental skills
* Ability to quickly appraise situations and act accordingly
* Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients
Knowledge
* Act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct
* Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic situations
* Experience and evidence of engagement around equality, diversity and inclusion issues in relation to policy, service development and service delivery in respect of both services to users and the management of staff
* Role model our Trust values every day
* Knowledge of broader issues related to specialty – political and Trust
Other Requirements
* Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
* Role model our Trust values every day
* Valuing the diversity and experience of our community, colleagues and partners to create relationships and climates that allow collaboration and growth
* Creates a safe working environment, being curious of lived experience of others and open to change
* Committed to delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
£49,387 to £56,515 a year plus 5% High Cost Area Supplement
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