Dermatology Support Nurse

Job overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Dermatology Support Nurse to join our Dermatology team.

The successful candidate will support the Dermatology Nurse Specialist in providing clinical provision and expertise to Dermatology patients and other healthcare professionals in the Trust and community. To provide a high standard of nursing care and to develop existing specialist dermatology knowledge and skills.

Main duties of the job

To provide skilled assessment of patients to include where necessary history taking  and physical examination relative to dermatological condition.

To undertake nurse led clinics autonomously, recognising the need to delegate / refer to other Health Care professional when risk and needs are beyond own competence and scope of practice.

To provide a high standard of nursing care and to develop existing dermatology knowledge and skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.