# Nurse Specialist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Southampton
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-05T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-22T14:57:32.602Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8175592
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8175592?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhs.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

### Main duties of the job

Job Overview We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Dermatology/Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse with a passion for specialist care, patient education, and service development within dermatology and allergy services. The successful candidate will provide high-quality specialist nursing care for patients with a range of dermatological and allergic conditions, supporting both outpatient and inpatient services. You will work collaboratively with consultants, allied health professionals, and primary care teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties of the Role
- Deliver specialist assessment, treatment, and ongoing management for patients with dermatology and allergy conditions
- Provide nurse-led clinics and patient follow-up support
- Offer education and advice to patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Support biologic therapies, patch testing, eczema management, urticaria pathways, and allergy care where appropriate
- Participate in multidisciplinary team working and service improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audit and quality improvement activities
- Support junior staff and contribute to teaching and mentorship within the department

Person Specification

Essential Criteria
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- Significant post-registration experience within dermatology, allergy, immunology, or related specialty
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload
- Experience in patient education and clinical assessment
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention, and clinical governance  Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or in nurse-led clinics
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake training
- Experience with biologic therapies and allergy testing
- Leadership or mentorship experience  What We Offer
- Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and specialist training
- Access to NHS pension scheme and employee wellbeing programmes
- Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow  Informal Visits Informal visits and discussions are welcomed and encouraged.

## Person Specification

### Skills and competencies

**Essential**

- Communication
- Self-motivated
- Problem solving
- Delegation
- Leadership
- Motivational
- Teamwork
- General IT skills
- Prioritisation
- Working under pressure

### Qualifications, knowledge and experience

**Essential**

- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
- Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience.
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
- Understanding of personal accountability.
- Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
- Able to critically review and communicate clinical information.

**Desirable**

- Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Counselling qualification
- Palliative care course
- IT training
- Change Management, clinical practice development.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Interest in nurse –led care.
- Organisational/strategic awareness.
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role.

## Documents

- [job description + person spec (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10478329)

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