Dermatology CNS for Inflammatory Skin Disease and Biologics

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 April 2025

Job summary

We are looking to expand our nursing team for Dermatology services and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced dermatology specialist nurse to work within a team of skilled dermatology team members, delivering a high standard of evidence based clinical care to patients, and their carers working as part of the inflammatory skin disease nursing service. The role will involve delivering biologics and drug monitoring screening and follow-up clinics.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will contribute to the developments of our multi-disciplinary specialist dermatology service, and who has a commitment to continued personal development. The post holder with a shared responsibility for leadership and management of junior staff in the specialist nursing team.

Dermatology is a very busy specialty, providing care to around 550 adult and paediatric patients per week, working alongside experienced colleagues across multi-disciplinary teams with the goal to provide the best care for our patients.

We are very proud of the services we provide to our patients and we would be keen to hear from enthusiastic applicants who want to help us keep providing excellent care and improving the services we offer.

If you are interested in the role and wish to find out more about this opportunity, we would encourage you to arrange a visit where you could meet the team and discuss the role further.

Main duties of the job

To support the safe delivery of the nurse led inflammatory skin disease service, for patients who need to access systemic and biologic therapies.
To work closely with all members of the multi professional team to ensure that patients receive seamless dermatology care within the Trust.
To provide specialist advice to support the assessment, planning and implementation of patients care, and where appropriate deliver programmes of care.
To support the Biologics patient helpline.
To provide prescribing support to manage biologic prescriptions.
To competently carry out specialist nursing procedures.
To contribute to specialist education and training programmes for other staff
To contribute to team leadership and management of staff.

About us

The service is located within the centre of the hospital site in a dedicated department. The department offers seven clinic rooms, two theatres and a phototherapy unit. We offer a range of clinics led by both consultants and specialist nurses.

We have recently implemented an AI Teledermatology service and are currently developing a service to offer biologics treatments to our Bolton population in the very near future.

Date posted

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

241-194AA-25

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Farnworth, Bolton

BL4 0JR

Job description

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First Degree in nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
Non-medical prescriber
Current NMC Registration
First Level Registered Nurse

Knowledge, training and experience

Essential

Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in dermatology supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
Experience caring for patients with inflammatory skin disease (eczema, psoriasis, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa)
Experience managing dermatology patients who are being prescribed systemic and biological therapies

Skills and abilities

Essential

Two years post registration plus experience within specialty
Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
Effective communicator able to communicate complex and sensitive information
Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust clinical governance objectives
Evidence of influencing change

Other

Essential

Highly motivated
Flexible
Positive and enthusiastic
Team player
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

First Degree in nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
Non-medical prescriber
Current NMC Registration
First Level Registered Nurse

Knowledge, training and experience

Essential

Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in dermatology supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
Experience caring for patients with inflammatory skin disease (eczema, psoriasis, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa)
Experience managing dermatology patients who are being prescribed systemic and biological therapies

Skills and abilities

Essential

Two years post registration plus experience within specialty
Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
Effective communicator able to communicate complex and sensitive information
Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust clinical governance objectives
Evidence of influencing change

Other

Essential

Highly motivated
Flexible
Positive and enthusiastic
Team player
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.