Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent: Substantive
- Hours
- Part time - 21 hours per week
- Job ref
- 279-7686903-DEC25
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southlands + Worthing and St Richards Hospital
- Town
- Shoreham
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Dermatology Nurse Specialist
Band 6
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
To provide a high-quality dermatology nursing service to both in-patients and outpatients within the Trust.
To assist in the setting and monitoring of quality standards in relation to clinical practice and specialist nursing advice for dermatology patients and in relation to NICE guidance and Trust Policies and Procedures.
To assist in promoting an environment conducive to learning for all the individuals working within the clinical team and support the orientation of new nursing staff to the team.
To liaise with other agencies and departments in both primary and secondary care.
To work within the Trusts' policies and procedures to assist in achieving the aims of the division's business plan. To provide clinical expertise as part of the Dermatology Team and ensure the provision of high quality evidenced based nursing care to patients with diagnosed dermatological conditions.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Main duties of the job
To provide nurse led outpatient clinics - including surgery, paediatric, photodynamic therapy and phototherapy.
To communicate and support the Dermatology team, patients and carers to meet high standards of service delivery based on demand.
To teach and support learners including medics, senior Healthcare assistants, student nurses and learners within the wider team.
To maintain skill competencies and ensure practice is based on validated evidence based resources.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide a high-quality dermatology nursing service to both in patients and outpatients within the Trust. This will include cross site working practices.
To run nurse led clinics with the support of either a Consultant, Clinical Lead Nurse and CNS’s – Dermatology. To undertake assessments, initiate and plan appropriate treatment and investigations and evaluate programmes of care for a defined group of patients.
To act as a resource on advising nursing and medical staff on dermatology patients nursing needs.
To assist in the setting and monitoring of quality standards in relation to clinical practice and specialist nursing advice for dermatology patients and in relation to NICE guidance and Trust Policies and Procedures.
To assist in promoting an environment conducive to learning for all the individuals working within the clinical team and support the orientation of new nursing staff to the team.
To liaise with other agencies and departments in both primary and secondary care.
To work within the Trusts' policies and procedures to assist in achieving the aims of the division's business plan. To provide clinical expertise as part of the Dermatology Team and ensure the provision of high quality evidenced based nursing care to patients with diagnosed dermatological conditions.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered General Nurse / Active NMC Registration
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Degree or equivalent experience in Nursing/Health related subject
Desirable criteria
- Dermatology experience
- Paediatric training/experience
- Experience of managing and developing others
- Leg ulcer management - systemic medications in dermatology - phototherapy -photodynamic therapy
- knowledge of current dermatology issues
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Pavely
- Job title
- Dermatology Lead nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
ext 83607
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