Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday, days/times to be agreed)
- Job ref
- 241-193AA-25
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Dermatology Specialist Nurse - Biologics & Drug Monitoring
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
We are looking to expand our nursing team for Dermatology services and an exciting opportunity has arisen for the newly created role of Dermatology Specialist Nurse for Biologics & Drug Monitoring.
The successful candidate will provide specialist dermatology advice to support the assessment, planning and implementation of patient care, and where appropriate deliver programmes of care and education to patients with inflammatory skin disease who are being treated with topical, systemic and biologic therapies.
Dermatology is a very busy specialty, providing care to around 550 adult and paediatric patients per week, working alongside experienced colleagues across multi-disciplinary teams with the goal to provide the best care for our patients.
We are very proud of the services we provide to our patients and we would be keen to hear from enthusiastic applicants who want to help us keep providing excellent care and improving the services we offer.
The service is located within the centre of the hospital site in a dedicated department where we offer a range of clinics led by both consultants and specialist nurses.
If you are interested in the role and wish to find out more about this opportunity, we would encourage you to arrange a visit where you could meet the team and discuss the role further.
Main duties of the job
For this challenging role, a specialist interest in and knowledge of dermatology is required. You will have clinical experience working in a dermatology setting at Band 5 level.
You will be working in conjunction with an established team of nurses and the rest of the dermatology team. The emphasis will be very much on supporting the screening and monitoring of patients on topical treatments and disease modifying medication, including systemic and biological therapies, under the guidance of the nurse consultant and consultant dermatologists.
You will be responsible for screening, providing education, advice and follow up to support and empower patients to manage their own conditions effectively, thereby improving quality of life.
You will be a highly motivated, self-managing nurse, with the drive and enthusiasm to continue to develop the dermatology nursing service, coaching and supporting junior team members and students.
Working for our organisation
The service is located within the centre of the hospital site in a dedicated department. The department offers seven clinic rooms, two theatres and a phototherapy unit. We offer a range of clinics led by both consultants and specialist nurses.
We have recently implemented an AI Teledermatology service and are currently developing a service to offer biologics treatments to our Bolton population in the very near future.
If you are interested in the role and wish to find out more about this opportunity, we would encourage you to arrange a visit where you could meet the team and discuss the role further.
The advert, job description and person specification for the role is included in this pack and provide further details.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the detailed job description and responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- First degree in nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
- Current NMC Registration
- First level registered nurse
Desirable criteria
- Non-medical prescriber
Knowledge, training and experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in dermatology supplemented by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
- Evidence of autonomous working
- Experience of mentorship
Desirable criteria
- Experience caring for patients with inflammatory skin disease (eczema, psoriasis, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Substantial post registration plus notable experience within specialty
- Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
- Effective communicator able to communicate complex and sensitive information
- Evidence of relevant involvement in meeting the Trust clinical governance objectives
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of influencing change
Other
Essential criteria
- Highly motivated
- Flexible
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Team player
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Corinna Mendonca
- Job title
- Consultant Dermatologist and Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390466
- Additional information
Janet Dutton, Dermatology Service Lead
01204 487622
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