Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 179-7597618-M
- Employer
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Bury St Edmunds
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 Per Annum Pro Rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking an individual to work within our dynamic and forward-thinking Dermatology service. This role will work within our Dermatology nursing team, supporting patients with psoriasis, acne and other non cancer dermatological conditions
There will be the opportunity for the post holder to develop skills in the care of patient in aspects of general dermatology undertaken within the Trust.
Prior experience of working within a dermatology would be beneficial as well as working within a team and either implementing change or being part of a change process.
Further education related to Dermatology will be provided by the team.
For further information or an informal visit, please contact Sarah Kirk Dermatology Nurse on 01284 713575/712644 or email [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for working as part of Dermatology team to deliver expert holistic evidence based clinical care to patients and the provision of education for patient’s carers and staff. The post holder is expected to work in partnership with Dermatology colleagues to improve and develop the services and quality of nursing care. The post holder will act as an expert resource to health care professionals.
Working for our organisation
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see JD and person specification for details.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- • NMC Registration
- • Post registration course in dermatology
- • ENB 998 or equivalent
- • Evidence of continuous professional development
- • 1st degree
Desirable criteria
- • Master’s degree
- • Nurse prescribing qualification
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Experienced in the assessment of patients with Dermatology conditions
- • Evidence of professional development and its relevant application
- • Knowledge of change management process
- • Ability to develop nursing excellence and clinical practice, standard setting and protocol development
- • Clinical audit
- • Initiation and evaluation of evidence based practice
- • Project management
Desirable criteria
- • Formal teaching experience
- • Involvement in research
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- • Excellent communication skills
- • IT literate
- • Able to manage/influence others
- • Able to manage change
- • Presentation skills
- • Research aware
- • Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and co-ordinate work under pressure and using own initiative
- • Ability to establish effective working partnerships with members of the multidisciplinary team both within and outside of the Trust
- • Experience in running Dermatology clinics
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- • Expert role model
- • Commitment to delivering high quality service
- • Able to work independently
- • Flexible approach to working hours and duties
- • Time management skills.
- • Supportive
- • Team Player
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
- Claire Birch
- Job title
- Dermatology Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01284 713575
- Additional information
Sarah Kirk - [email protected]
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