# Clinical Specialist Nurse - Dermatology

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Camberley
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £41,957 - £50,387 per annum incl HCAS
- **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term)
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-05T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-22T09:00:34.228Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Frimley/Frimley_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dermatology/Dermatology-v8173617
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8173617?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.fhft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Dermatology Specialist Nurse to join our team on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, specialist care to patients with a wide range of dermatological conditions.

Essential Requirements:

- Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years' experience working as a Dermatology Specialist Nurse
- Proven experience in delivering specialist dermatology care
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication and patient-centred care skills

Key Responsibilities:

- Independently manage and deliver specialist nurse led dermatology clinics
- Provide phototherapy treatments and support services
- Conduct patch testing clinics
- Monitor patients receiving systemic dermatology medications
- Respond to patient enquiries through the dermatology helpline
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation
- Undertake administrative duties essential to the efficient running of the department
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate individual who can thrive in a busy, dynamic environment while maintaining a strong focus on patient care and clinical excellence.

Please note: Previous applicants need not apply.

### 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.

### 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

### Experience

**Essential**

- Relevant clinical experience within dermatology
- Experience in managing patients with dermatological conditions

**Desirable**

- Broad dermatology knowledge and experience of working in a similar setting
- Experience of delivering education programmes

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Registered General Nurse
- BSc (Hons) degree
- Minimum 2 years of experience working as dermatology nurse

**Desirable**

- Registered with the NMC as a Specialist practitioner in Dermatology

### Skills & Knowledge

**Essential**

- 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**

- Working hours are office hours, require flexibility and willingness to travel to another site is required

## Documents

- [trust values (pdf, 577.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=736)
- [band 6 dermatology specialist nurse (pdf, 231.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10476111)

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