Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist Atypical Dermatitis Service

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Dermatology team as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Medical Dermatology.

The role will focus on the assessment and management of patients living with long term inflammatory skin conditions, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa.

Undertaking face-to-face clinical assessments, providing expert advice and information, supporting treatment decisions and coordinating ongoing care, the post holder will work with patients, their families and carers, as well as dermatology consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, to ensure patients receive timely, individualised and evidence-based care. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients through specialist nursing care, education and support.

The role is varied, challenging and rewarding. The ideal candidate will be an experienced dermatology nurse working at Band 6 or above, with a passion for medical dermatology and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a specialist service. They will demonstrate excellent clinical, communication and decision-making skills, alongside a commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centred care and continuous professional development.

Main duties of the job

The role encompasses the specialist assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients with complex inflammatory skin conditions, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. The post holder will undertake face-to-face clinical consultations, assess disease severity and impact, monitor treatment response and provide advice on treatment options in collaboration with the wider dermatology team.

The post holder will provide specialist nursing care, including holistic assessment, patient education, symptom management, treatment support and ongoing review. They will empower patients to participate in shared decision-making.

Alongside dermatology consultants, specialist nurses and other multidisciplinary colleagues, the post holder will support coordinated care. They will contribute to multidisciplinary discussions, facilitate appropriate onward referral and promote continuity of care across services where required.

The post holder will demonstrate a compassionate and inclusive approach, recognising the potential impact of long-term inflammatory skin disease.

Other duties include supporting clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives and the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

The post holder will also contribute to the education and development of colleagues, students and the wider healthcare workforce.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.