Dermatology surgical CNS

Bedfordshire Hospitals; Bedford; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Dermatology Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Dermatology Service at Bedford Hospital. You will lead nurse-led clinics, assess and manage complex dermatology patients, and contribute to skin cancer pathways within an experienced MDT.

The role offers autonomy in clinical care, opportunities to develop advanced skills and lead service improvements within an NHS trust expanding dermatology services at Bedford and

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with current live registration.
• nurse must hold a relevant degree in Nursing Studies/Health Sciences.
• completion or willingness to undertake a specialist Dermatology course.
• advanced communication skills training.
• teaching and assessment qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate nurse-led dermatology clinics including assessment, treatment and follow-up.
• conduct comprehensive patient assessments and plan/evaluate care.
• support diagnosis and management of complex dermatological conditions.
• collaborate with Consultants and MDT to maintain high standards of care.
• provide specialist wound management and post-operative follow-up.
• support patients through skin cancer pathways and ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Dermatology knowledge

Autonomous working

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

NMC registration - Part 1

Degree in Nursing Studies/Health Sciences

Specialist Dermatology course

Teaching and Assessment qualification

Job description

Main area NHS jobs Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (five days) Job ref 418-NUR1107-MR

Site Bedford Hospital Town Bedford Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 10/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 05/11/2026

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic nurse to join our Dermatology Service as a Band 7 Dermatology Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist based at Bedford Hospital.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering and developing a high-quality dermatology surgical service, supporting patients through assessment, treatment, and follow-up care. Working autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide expert clinical care, undertake nurse-led clinics, support dermatological surgical procedures, and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

This role offers the opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills, lead nurse-led services, contribute to skin cancer pathways, and support service innovation within a progressive NHS organisation.

Main duties of the job

• Manage and coordinate nurse-led dermatology clinics, including assessment, treatment, and follow-up appointments.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Support the diagnosis and management of patients with complex dermatological conditions.
• Work closely with Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care.
• Provide specialist wound management and post-operative follow-up.
• Support patients through skin cancer pathways, ensuring excellent communication and continuity of care.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Adhere to Department of Health and NMC guidelines for practice requirements and standards, for example, safe handling, administration, storage and custody of medicinal products.

Adhere to Trust guidelines, policies and procedures.

Manage and coordinate nurse-led dermatology clinics, including assessment, treatment, and follow-up appointments.

Undertake comprehensive patient assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

Support the diagnosis and management of patients with complex dermatological conditions.

Work closely with Consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care.

Provide specialist wound management and post-operative follow-up.

Support patients through skin cancer pathways, ensuring excellent communication and continuity of care.

Deliver patient education and health promotion to improve outcomes and self-management

Person specification

• on the live NMC register part 1
• has completed a relevant degree in Nursing Studies/Health Sciences
• Have successfully taken or willing to undertake specialist practice or a specialist Dermatology course
• Advanced communication skills training.
• Teaching and Assessment qualification

Experience

• Demonstrable experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, Specialist Practitioner, or senior nurse within a surgical setting.
• Experience of managing complex patient pathways and coordinating multidisciplinary care
• Experience providing specialist advice and support to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Experience leading service improvement projects.
• Experience of research activities and implementing evidence-based practice.
• Experience of managing and supervising staff.

Knowledge

• Ability to independently manage a defined caseload.
• Ability to prioritise and coordinate patient care across acute and community settings
• Competence in managing surgical patients throughout diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and follow-up.
• Advanced clinical examination skills.
• Experience delivering specialist procedures relevant to the surgical specialty.
• Experience of managing and supervising staff.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Professional, compassionate, and patient-focused approach.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to manage change.
• Innovative and proactive approach to service development.
• Ability to drive and sustain improvements in patient care.
• Professional, compassionate, and patient-focused approach.

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Helen Francis
Job title Dermatology Surgical Advanced Nurse Practitioner
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Telephone number 07976419257 Additional information

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