Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-7360395
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Free Hospital
- Town
- Hampstead
- Salary
- £46,419 - £55,046 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Band 6 Paediatric Dermatology CNS
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology
The Dermatology nursing team at the Royal Free Site, is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Band 6 Paediatric CNS, to join our friendly and established team. Multidisciplinary team working is key, and you will be working alongside, the existing clinical nurse specialists and the medical team.
The ideal candidate will already be working at Band 6 level or above and possess a high level of knowledge and expertise within the speciality of dermatology. Previous experience working in Dermatology is fundamental to this role, to facilitate a range of Paediatric Dermatology nurse led clinics.
As a CNS you will be expected to assess the psychological burden of skin disease, through various models and scoring systems. In addition to this, the role of the Paediatric Dermatology CNS is educating the patient and their families, to better manage their skin condition. Therefore, the ideal candidate will possess effective communication and interpersonal skills to enable them to achieve this in a sensitive manner.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Nurse will be required:
• To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team.
To advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries.
• To undertake various nurse led services; ensuring excellent standards of nursing care to patients.
• To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care, appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
• To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for Dermatology patients.
• To participate in the development of staff within the multidisciplinary team providing support, advice, formal and informal education.
• To assist in the research and audit process.
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • RGN Adults (NMC) • First degree • Further relevant training in Dermatology • Mentorship qualification • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- • Second degree. • Masters in relevant topic. • Other relevant qualifications to this role (must state which field)
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Negotiation and Facilitation skills. IT skills e.g. EPR including spread sheets and databases, data collection and monitoring. Ability to work closely with MDT to promote best practice in the care of Dermatology patients. Ability to work autonomously to deliver to tight deadlines. Ability to lead audit in the community as part of the wider clinical governance framework. Ability to present complex clinical information in a way that is understandable to a range of staff. Knowledge of risks and governance.
Personal and Qualitites and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of team working and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates Trust values. Able to produce high standard care. Importance of a positive “can do” attitude and a positive attitude to change. Motivated to own personal development. Manages time effectively. Strong Communication skills both written and verbal
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Minimum of 3years post Nursing qualification. • Experience of providing patient education in an individual or group setting • Providing training and development to staff from a range of backgrounds and levels • Assessing and prescribing care plans for patients with complex needs. • Proven experience of working in clinics and knowledge of Dermatology. • Demonstrate relevant knowledge gained in previous employment or elsewhere. • Knowledge of service improvements.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Florence Kabambe
- Job title
- Head of Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
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