Dermatology Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner at a leading healthcare trust in Nottingham. The role involves providing high-quality clinical care within a supportive team, focusing on cancer care and patient management. Ideal candidates will possess significant dermatology experience and a Master's degree. Flexible working and career progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Support for staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Significant dermatology experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of patient management approaches.
• Experience in managing clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and treatments for patients.
• Manage face-to-face skin cancer clinics.
• Work as part of the skin cancer multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Decision-Making

Patient Management

Education

Master's degree in a health-related subject

Evidence of postgraduate study

Ongoing professional development

Job description

Go back Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner

The closing date is 15 May 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic registered nurse within the dermatology cancer team.

The successful candidate will join a specialist dermatology team focusing on cancer care. The role is based within the dermatology outpatient setting at the treatment centre.

Main duties of the job

You will need to familiarize yourself with the job description and personal specification.

You will be a clinical and professional role model with a passion for delivering high-quality clinical care and supporting the development of others. You will be an effective team player, able to plan and organize your workload effectively.

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the largest employers in the city, playing a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We are leaders in research, education, and innovation. Join our wonderful team at NUH. We value diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team to deliver world-class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve. We offer extensive personal development opportunities, aiming to turn your job into a fulfilling career. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we strive for better representation at NUH. Detailed job description and person specification

Job responsibilities

We offer flexible working, training, and development opportunities within a vibrant workplace that supports staff wellbeing and mental health.

You will join a supportive, friendly team offering varied and interesting roles with opportunities for career progression.

Be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of your work as an autonomous practitioner.

Undertake evidence-based, comprehensive assessments and treatments for patients, including those with complex presentations and psychological considerations, using investigative and analytical skills with a flexible approach. This includes managing new referrals from Primary Care.

Perform fundamental and advanced nursing duties within local policies, procedures, and guidelines, reporting to the Consultant Nurse for Skin Cancer.

Prepare and manage face-to-face skin cancer clinics to meet departmental demand, providing diagnosis and treatment advice within practice guidelines.

Develop systems and models of nursing practice that contribute to the quality of patient experience.

Contribute to performance management by delivering fundamental and advanced nursing care efficiently.

Work as part of the skin cancer multidisciplinary team, handling and communicating complex and sensitive information to patients and colleagues.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the department and strategically.

Continuously develop clinical and managerial skills within the specialty.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a health-related subject
• Evidence of postgraduate study
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

• Significant dermatology experience
• Advanced knowledge of patient management approaches
• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Proven research expertise and skills
• Experience in managing clinical services, service innovation, and knowledge of nursing policy and strategy
• Experience collaborating with academic institutions on research programs
• Extended scope practitioner skills demonstrated in practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Depending on experience, salary is offered per annum, pro-rata.