Dermatology Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shoreham-by-Sea seeks a Dermatology Nurse Specialist to deliver high-quality nursing care to dermatology patients. The role includes managing outpatient clinics, supporting the clinical team, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Candidates must be registered nurses with dermatology experience and a commitment to professional development. This part-time, permanent position offers a salary range between £38,682 and £46,580 per year, and applicants need to have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Active NMC Registration is required.
• Evidence of professional development in nursing must be demonstrated.
• Experience in dermatology or related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dermatology nursing service to inpatients and outpatients.
• Run nurse led clinics and undertake assessments.
• Liaise with other health care agencies.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Dermatology experience

Paediatric training

Experience managing and developing others

Leg ulcer management

Knowledge of current dermatology issues

Education

Degree in Nursing or related subject

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

Dermatology Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 16 January 2026

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

• To provide a high-quality dermatology nursing service to both in-patients and outpatients within the Trust.
• To assist in the setting and monitoring of quality standards in relation to clinical practice and specialist nursing advice for dermatology patients and in relation to NICE guidance and Trust Policies and Procedures.
• To assist in promoting an environment conducive to learning for all the individuals working within the clinical team and support the orientation of new nursing staff to the team.
• To liaise with other agencies and departments in both primary and secondary care.
• To work within the Trusts' policies and procedures to assist in achieving the aims of the division's business plan.
• To provide clinical expertise as part of the Dermatology Team and ensure the provision of high quality evidence based nursing care to patients with diagnosed dermatological conditions.

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Main duties of the job

• To provide nurse led outpatient clinics - including surgery, paediatric, photodynamic therapy and phototherapy.
• To communicate and support the Dermatology team, patients and carers to meet high standards of service delivery based on demand.
• To teach and support learners including medics, senior Healthcare assistants, student nurses and learners within the wider team.
• To maintain skill competencies and ensure practice is based on validated evidence based resources.

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.

Job responsibilities

• To provide a high-quality dermatology nursing service to both in patients and outpatients within the Trust. This will include cross site working practices.
• To run nurse led clinics with the support of either a Consultant, Clinical Lead Nurse and CNSs Dermatology. To undertake assessments, initiate and plan appropriate treatment and investigations and evaluate programmes of care for a defined group of patients.
• To act as a resource on advising nursing and medical staff on dermatology patients nursing needs.
• To assist in the setting and monitoring of quality standards in relation to clinical practice and specialist nursing advice for dermatology patients and in relation to NICE guidance and Trust Policies and Procedures.
• To assist in promoting an environment conducive to learning for all the individuals working within the clinical team and support the orientation of new nursing staff to the team.
• To liaise with other agencies and departments in both primary and secondary care.
• To work within the Trusts' policies and procedures to assist in achieving the aims of the division's business plan. To provide clinical expertise as part of the Dermatology Team and ensure the provision of high quality evidence based nursing care to patients with diagnosed dermatological conditions.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Person Specification

Experience/ Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse / Active NMC Registration
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Degree or equivalent experience in Nursing/Health related subject
• Dermatology experience
• Paediatric training/experience
• Experience of managing and developing others
• Leg ulcer management - systemic medications in dermatology - phototherapy -photodynamic therapy
• knowledge of current dermatology issues

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)

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.

Address

Southlands + Worthing and St Richards Hospital

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-7686903-DEC25

Job locations

Southlands + Worthing and St Richards Hospital