Go back Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Dermatology Nurse Specialist
Closing date: 09 June 2026
You will have responsibility for management and organisation of resources and provision of care under the supervision of the head of services.
You will have direct clinical input and actively participate in the continued development of the service, developing as a lead within the unit. Role‑model and develop staff and assist the Senior Nurse with the management of patients and staff in the unit.
Deliver quality care that is individualised to our patient group, ensuring that care is safe, forward‑thinking and evidence‑based, and providing specialist clinical advice regarding treatment of patients and their families based on the latest best‑practice evidence.
Main duties of the job
- Provide clinical and managerial expertise in all aspects of skin and wound care, ensuring patients and their families/carers receive the highest possible standard of care.
- Assist in the development and implementation of directorate policy and nursing within the unit, and deputise for the Dermatology Nurse Manager in their absence.
- Act as a resource for education and clinical expertise for the hospital and community setting for dermatology patients.
- Coordinate the provision of services for patients receiving systemic therapies to ensure evidence‑based care and bridge the gap between primary, secondary and other health care providers.
- Develop and maintain nurse‑led services within dermatology, writing and updating protocols to meet the needs of this patient population.
- Review and coordinate the daily workload for dermatology, taking into account priorities and skill mix.
- Have knowledge and understanding of Government Trust and Departmental targets, supporting achievement of them through dissemination to junior staff.
- Manage own workload within nurse‑led clinics.
- Actively be involved in management of staff within the Dermatology Unit, including direct line management of staff workload, throughput of services, and reviewing/creating protocols to aid service improvement, efficiency and quality of care in dermatology.
Qualifications / Training
- Substantial experience at Band 6 in Surgical Field.
- Experience within Dermatology.
- Successful completion of skin surgical module or willingness to undertake.
- Non‑Medical Prescriber V300.
- Teaching Qualification.
Knowledge / Experience
- Evidence of clinical and academic development.
- Experience in systemic drug monitoring clinics.
Specific skills
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Able to perform clinical skills in a stressful environment.
- Good dexterity to confidently handle surgical instruments.
- Design protocols for nurse‑led clinics.
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.
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pro rata)
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