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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
391-RFL-7741052
Employer
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Barnet Hospital
Town
Barnet
Salary
£44,485 - £52,521 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Band 6 Dermatology Specialist Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 6

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.  This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Dermatology

The Dermatology Nursing Team at Barnet and Chase Farm is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our friendly and established service. Multidisciplinary team working is central to the role, and you will work closely with the existing CNS team and the wider medical team.

If you are an experienced Dermatology nurse looking for the next step in your career, this role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your specialist skills, lead on nurse‑led services, and make a meaningful impact on patient care within a supportive and forward‑thinking team.

The ideal candidate will already be working at Band 6 level and will demonstrate a high level of knowledge and expertise within dermatology. Previous dermatology experience is essential, as the post holder will be expected to deliver a range of nurse‑led clinics, including:

·         Phototherapy

·         Intralesional injections for keloid and alopecia

·         Patch testing

·         Systemic drug monitoring

As a CNS, you will also be responsible for assessing the psychological impact of skin disease using recognised models and scoring tools. A key aspect of the role involves educating patients and their families to support effective self‑management of their condition. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are therefore essential to deliver this with sensitivity and confidence.

 

Main duties of the job

Deliver high‑quality patient education, particularly for those undergoing phototherapy and other dermatology nurse‑led treatments.

Demonstrate a willingness to work across sites, supporting phototherapy services and additional nurse‑led clinics as required.

Remain flexible and adaptable in response to service needs, including changes in clinic demand or treatment pathways.

Work safely and effectively under pressure, maintaining high standards of care within a busy dermatology service.

Independently manage a cohort of patients, including those receiving phototherapy, intralesional injections, patch testing, and other specialist treatments.

Prioritise workload efficiently and maintain excellent organisational skills to support smooth running of phototherapy and nurse‑led clinics.

Stay up to date with current evidence, guidelines, and professional development, ensuring safe and effective delivery of phototherapy and other treatments.

Act as a mentor and role model for junior staff, supporting their development in core dermatology skills.

Provide education, supervision, and support for nursing students, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Work within professional scope of practice, seeking senior or specialist input when required to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team, across sites and with affiliated hospitals, to ensure continuity and high‑quality delivery of phototherapy and related services.

 

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Post Registration experience of nursing patients with Dermatological conditions
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of autonomous practice
  • Experience of mentoring and managing junior staff and students
  • Experience of developing innovative practice and managing change
  • Experience of teaching.
  • Experience of audit and research

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered nurse
  • Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
  • Phototherapy experience and competencies
Desirable criteria
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Masters’ degree or willing to work towards
  • Dermatology related courses or a willingness to undertake
  • Advanced assessment skills or willing to work towards

Royal Free World Class ValuesValues

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates ability to meet Trust Values

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Nursing TimesApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleDisability confident employerTimewise PartnerCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementEnei MemberArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kirstie James
Job title
Lead Nurse Dermatology
Email address
[email protected]
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