Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology - Conquest Hospital

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St Leonards is seeking a Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist to manage patient caseloads and enhance staff development. In this role, you will lead professional practice and collaborate with healthcare professionals to advance innovation in dermatology nursing. Ideal candidates should have nursing registration and preferred experience in dermatology nursing. This position comes with comprehensive staff benefits including access to NHS pension and psychological support.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have current registration as a nurse with the appropriate professional body.
• Experience in dermatology nursing is preferred.
• A prescribing qualification is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient caseloads autonomously and deliver high-quality dermatology nursing care.
• Lead and model professional practice; mentor peers and contribute to service development.
• Develop and deliver educational sessions to support staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Patient care management

Dermatology expertise

Education

Nursing registration

Job description

Overview

Are you a dynamic, forward thinking and self-motivated Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist? Join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust to enhance your knowledge and skills under the guidance and support of a team including Consultant Dermatologists, Dermatology Nurse Specialists, Skin Cancer Nurse Specialists, Associate Practitioners, Administrative Staff and other healthcare professionals.

As a specialist clinical nurse, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously in managing patient caseloads. You will embrace change and innovation and be dedicated to advancing practice through education and leadership. You will demonstrate leadership qualities and be a professional role model for the team. As a mentor, you will develop educational sessions and provide assistance to peers and individuals advancing within the service. A prescribing qualification would be desirable, but not essential.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient caseloads autonomously and deliver high-quality dermatology nursing care.
• Lead and model professional practice; mentor peers and contribute to service development.
• Develop and deliver educational sessions to support staff development and progression within the service.
• Collaborate with dermatology consultants and nursing specialists to advance practice and innovation.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a nurse with the appropriate professional body.
• Dermatology clinical nursing experience (preferred).
• A prescribing qualification is desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• Wide range of staff benefits including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
• Access to Occupational Health and free psychological support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Onsite parking available from £50 per year.