Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Registered Nurse to join our Dermatology Systemic and Biologic Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. This is a new role evolved due to the growing demand and increasing case load of Dermatology patients who are prescribed and monitored immune suppression therapy through the Dermatology Service Main duties of the job The post holder will work in a clinical role alongside the current Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist team, providing efficient clinical and non-clinical support The post holder will participate in Nurse Led Clinics following agreed templates and protocols. The post holder will support and lead the Nurse Led Isotretinoin clinic observing latest government guidelines for practitioners who prescribe Isotretinoin. In addition to leading the Isotretinoin service you will support and deputise the current Band 7. Duties will include assisting with the e-roster ensuring fairness, safety and efficacy within the CNS Nursing Budget. About us Leeds Medical Dermatology is a tertiary centre offer advice and guidance to other Dermatology Centres. Excellence is demonstrated with a wide mix of skills including Phototherapy, Patch Testing, Skin cancer, Minor Surgery, Leg Ulcer clinics and wound care Medical Dermatology and Laser treatments. The Band 7 vacancy sits within the medical dermatology service providing systemic and Biologic therapies for patients with Chronic auto immune inflammatory skin disease Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-CAH-078 Job locations Chapel Allerton Hospital Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 4SA Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work in a clinical role alongside the current Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist team, providing efficient clinical and non-clinical support Prior experience, Knowledge and skills in medical dermatology are essential. The successful candidate will be in possession of the non-medical prescriber qualification with competency demonstrated in the speciality of Dermatology. The post holder will participate in Nurse Led Clinics following agreed templates and protocols. The post holder will support and lead the Nurse Led Isotretinoin clinic observing latest government guidelines for practitioners who prescribe Isotretinoin. In addition to leading the Isotretinoin service you will support and deputise the current Band 7. Duties will include assisting with the e-roster ensuring fairness, safety and efficacy within the CNS Nursing Budget. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills in order to provide advice, support and information throughout the patients care pathway. You will possess excellent leadership skills, and will be capable of supporting junior team members as well as being able to work independently using your own initiative. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work in a clinical role alongside the current Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist team, providing efficient clinical and non-clinical support Prior experience, Knowledge and skills in medical dermatology are essential. The successful candidate will be in possession of the non-medical prescriber qualification with competency demonstrated in the speciality of Dermatology. The post holder will participate in Nurse Led Clinics following agreed templates and protocols. The post holder will support and lead the Nurse Led Isotretinoin clinic observing latest government guidelines for practitioners who prescribe Isotretinoin. In addition to leading the Isotretinoin service you will support and deputise the current Band 7. Duties will include assisting with the e-roster ensuring fairness, safety and efficacy within the CNS Nursing Budget. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills in order to provide advice, support and information throughout the patients care pathway. You will possess excellent leadership skills, and will be capable of supporting junior team members as well as being able to work independently using your own initiative. Person Specification Skills and Behaviours Essential communication with other healthcare professionals and carers communication with patients and their families Desirable skills within the technique of motivational interviewing would be desirable Experience Essential Significant experience within speciality working within an outpatient setting Desirable experience of leading a team of nurses Other Criteria Essential skin assessments Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 post registration study Desirable non-medical prescriber Qualification Person Specification Skills and Behaviours Essential communication with other healthcare professionals and carers communication with patients and their families Desirable skills within the technique of motivational interviewing would be desirable Experience Essential Significant experience within speciality working within an outpatient setting Desirable experience of leading a team of nurses Other Criteria Essential skin assessments Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 post registration study Desirable non-medical prescriber Qualification 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Chapel Allerton Hospital Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 4SA Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)