Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Wales is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in dermatology for a part-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical and educational support, manage complex care for dermatological patients, and work closely with other healthcare professionals. Candidates with Welsh language skills are encouraged to apply. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a committed team in delivering high-quality individualized care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated clinical expertise as a dermatology nurse specialist.
• Welsh language ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide a specialist service for patients with skin diseases.
• Assess and manage patients with skin lesions; support consultant ward rounds.
• Provide clinical, social, and psychological support to patients.

Skills

Clinical expertise in dermatology nursing

Motivated and dynamic

Ability to provide education and health promotion

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in dermatology to join our team on a part-time permanent basis. The post holder will be an expert practitioner in dermatology nursing, providing clinical and educational support within the health board. They will deliver high quality evidence based, individualised care to patients with all types of dermatological problems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide a specialist service for patients with acute and chronic skin disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings.


• Assess and manage patients with leg ulcers, pre-cancerous and cancerous skin lesions; support consultant ward rounds.


• Handle a high clinical workload while providing clinical, social and psychological support to patients, enabling education and health promotion to reach optimum independence and health.


• Provide support and education to other health care professionals.


• Work as an autonomous practitioner to provide complex and specialised care, ensuring patients are supported in a holistic manner.


• Apply evidenced based practice to patients with both acute and chronic dermatological conditions in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Demonstrated clinical expertise as a dermatology nurse specialist; highly motivated, dynamic and forward thinking.


• Welsh language ability is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About the employer and additional information

We are part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales). The organization provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. The post is part-time and permanent. The department includes consultant dermatologists, speciality doctors, specialist nurses and practitioners, and medical secretaries. The organisation supports equality and diversity and is committed to the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Successful applicants will be informed via the email address registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh and/or English applications are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than English submissions.