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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-8337269
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Barnet Hospital
Town
Barnet
Salary
£45,953 - £54,254 Per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/10/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 6 CNS Dermatology

NHS AfC: Band 6

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

The Dermatology Nursing Team at Barnet and Chase Farm is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established service. Multidisciplinary team working is central to the role, and you will work closely with the existing CNS team and the wider medical team.

If you are an experienced Dermatology nurse looking for the next step in your career, this role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your specialist skills, lead on nurse‑led services, and make a meaningful impact on patient care within a supportive and forward‑thinking team.

The ideal candidate will already be working at Band 6 level or above and will demonstrate a high level of knowledge and expertise within dermatology. Previous dermatology experience is essential, as the post holder will be expected to deliver a range of nurse‑led clinics, including:

·         Phototherapy

·         Intralesional injections

·         Patch testing

·         Photodynamic therapy

·         Systemic drug monitoring

As a CNS, you will also be responsible for assessing the psychological impact of skin disease using recognised models and scoring tools. A key aspect of the role involves educating patients and their families to support effective self‑management of their condition. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are therefore essential to deliver this with sensitivity and confidence.

 

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to deliver a range of nurse‑led clinics, including:

·         Phototherapy

·         Intralesional injections

·         Patch testing

·         Photodynamic therapy

·         Systemic drug monitoring

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

As a trust we stand for being positively welcoming, actively respectful, clearly communicating and visibly reassuring. We focus on delivering excellent and equitable care, ensure an outstanding experience for our patients and carers, where colleagues feel a strong connection to their work and organisation and are enabled to deliver and realise their potential. 

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered nurse /Undergraduate degree
  • Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
  • Dermatology related courses, evidence of continued professional development within specialty
  • Phototherapy experience /competencies
  • patch testing and drug monitoring experience
  • Post Registration experience of nursing patients with Dermatological conditions
  • Experience of autonomous practice
  • Advanced assessment skills
  • Post Registration experience of nursing patients with Dermatological conditions
  • Experience of developing innovative practice and managing change
  • Experience of teaching
  • Experience of audit and research
  • Expert specialist skills and knowledge of managing patients with dermatological conditions
  • Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to Dermatology
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
  • Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
  • Ability to problem-solve, prioritise, work to deadlines and self motivate
  • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
  • Be a positive role model with effective communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing tasks
  • Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
  • Diplomatic and calm
  • To be flexible and approachable. Willingness to work across all sites dependent on service needs.
  • Commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery
  • Self-awareness
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of developing innovative practice and managing change
  • Advanced assessment skills

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kirstie James
Job title
Lead Nurse Dermatology
Email address
[email protected]