# 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
- **Location:** Frimley Park Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **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:** 2026-09-18T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04T09:51:45.657Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Surrey/Frimley/Frimley_Health_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dermatology/Dermatology-v8273664
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8273664?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.

### 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.

## 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=10589243)

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