Community Dermatology Specialist Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Seaham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Community Dermatology Specialist Nurse Practitioner. This role involves providing support and advice for patients with skin conditions, participating in clinical service development, and offering patient advocacy. The ideal candidate will have nursing qualifications, experience in dermatology, and a strong commitment to patient care. Competitive salary from £38,682 to £46,580 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (adult or child) on part 1 of the NMC register.
• Valid UK NMC PIN.
• Experience of working in dermatological care area.

Responsibilities

• Provide Nurse led follow up clinics for patients with Dermatology conditions.
• Undertake Holistic Needs Assessments to ensure patient engagement.
• Work collaboratively across professional boundaries.

Skills

Ability to undertake and interpret audits

Specialist skills in dermatological conditions

IT skills with Microsoft packages

Education

Registered General Nurse

Dermatology Nursing Qualification or willing to work towards

Educated to Degree level

Job description

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Community Dermatology Specialist Nurse Practitioner

The closing date is 24 September 2025

Working as part of the Dermatology multidisciplinary team at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, the post holder will be involved in ensuring that patients, relatives and staff have access to expert support and advice when presenting with psoriasis, eczema, acne and other skin conditions.

With support from the multi-disciplinary team work towards becoming an autonomous clinical expert in assessing, planning and implementing and evaluating treatments ensuring that any information and treatment provided is current and evidence based.

The post holder will act as the patient’s advocate supporting and advising the patient and other members of the Dermatology team.

The post holder will contribute to nursing policy and clinical service development within the Dermatology service undertaking audit when required.

Main duties of the job

Working within agreed protocols, the post holder will:

• Provide Nurse led follow up clinics for patients with Dermatology conditions.
• Be prepared to work and expand skills within the scope of practice appropriate to the client group, such as nurse prescribing.
• Provide a Nurse led service, referring to appropriate services.
• Participate in integrated skin outpatient clinics, providing specialist nursing skills to offer support and information to patients and appropriate treatment.
• Act as an educational and supportive resource to patients and staff regarding the care, treatment and management of patients with a diagnosis of Dermatology conditions.
• Work in partnership with the multi professional team to enhance standards and best practice of care across the service and attend MDTs. The post requires liaison with professional colleagues in other disciplines and with other statutory and voluntary organisations.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Undertake Holistic Needs Assessments to ensure patients are fully engaged in their care and are able to take greater control of their management.
• Provide clinical leadership organising, evaluating and adapting care for patients according to their needs.
• Be fully accountable and work autonomously in managing complex and in some cases unpredictable care pathways.
• Work collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries in the best interests of the patient.
• Strive to improve quality and develop self and others.
• Ensure own clinical knowledge, awareness and expertise in relation to Dermatology conditions and continually updated and reflective of leading edge specialist practice.

Person Specification

Special Requirements

• Able to travel across Trust sites in the County to meet the requirements of the post

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to undertake and interpret audits with a view to informing service development
• Required to develop specialist skills in a broad range of Dermatological conditions.
• IT skills, with experience of using Microsoft packages and a range of clinical systems e.g. System One

Statutory Registration

• Registered Nurse (adult or Child) on part 1 of the NMC register
• Valid UK NMC PIN

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse
• Non Medical Prescribing Qualification or prepared to work towards
• Educated to Degree level, with relevant degree qualification
• Teaching certificate (mentor training)
• Dermatology Nursing Qualification or willing to work towards

Experience

• Experience of working in dermatological care area
• Evidence of learning and continuous professional development
• Specialist skills in a broad range of dermatological conditions
• Experience of organising clinics and experience of working in General Practice or Community based clinics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata