Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary

We are looking for a dermatology clinical nurse specialist to join our team to help with the management of adult and adolescent individuals with chronic skin disease who take systemic, biologic and small molecule medications.

This post requires a nurse with specialised knowledge and expertise in dermatology who is able to currently work independently alongside the multi-disciplinary team. Our current nurse-led clinics include psoriasis, eczema, hidradenitis suppurativa and acne. In which drug monitoring, repeat prescription management, disease management/making modifications to treatment plans and patient education are undertaken. As well as, utilising your skills to give advice and support to other staff, which may include the provision of specialist education.

You will already be a nurse prescriber and have experience in dermatology. Along with a desire and drive to implement an integrated approach to patient care when new treatments become available for use on the NHS.

You will demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation for the specialty given the variety of nurse led clinics we have to offer.

In return we can offer opportunities to develop new or enhance existing skills alongside a supportive team

Main duties of the job

The post holder is a recognised expert in the specialty, responsible for assessing, developing and implementing specialist nursing care programmes and undertaking specialist nursing procedures

Responsible for providing specialist advice and support to, and liaising with, other staff. This includes the provision of specialist education and training for other staff and students

Responsible for implementing a clearly defined integrated approach to patient care encompassing new treatments and evidence based care

Required to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area

About us

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.