About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Specialist Nurse in Inflammatory Dermatology to join our established dermatology team on a full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with inflammatory skin conditions.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the assessment, management, and ongoing support of patients with conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, acne and other inflammatory dermatoses. Working closely with dermatology consultants, nurse consultants, pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the delivery of specialist clinics, patient education, treatment monitoring, and biologic therapies. The post holder will be responsible for leading the phototherapy service, overseeing patient pathways within the phototherapy unit, supporting staff, and contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives. This is not a training post.
Main duties of the job
To manage the smooth running of the phototherapy service Provide a nurse led clinic service proposing appropriate treatment based on clinical history and providing a follow up service monitoring treatment efficacy within established protocols Facilitate developments of new services to meet the needs of the patient Manage a caseload of patients requiring phototherapy using clinical expertise to adjust treatment protocols to optimise efficacy and minimise adverse effects based on up to date evidence Identify and manage educational and development needs within phototherapy and facilitate the development of others within the phototherapy service Provide a nurse led clinic service monitoring disease progress and efficacy of therapeutic drugs for the management of inflammatory skin disease Interpret and action results of specialist investigations to ensure the safe delivery of patient care Provide expert clinical knowledge to staff and patients
About us
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.
We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.
We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
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To manage the smooth running of the phototherapy service Provide a nurse led clinic service proposing appropriate treatment based on clinical history and providing a follow up service monitoring treatment efficacy within established protocols Facilitate developments of new services to meet the needs of the patient Manage a caseload of patients requiring phototherapy using clinical expertise to adjust treatment protocols to optimise efficacy and minimise adverse effects based on up to date evidence Identify and manage educational and development needs within phototherapy and facilitate the development of others within the phototherapy service Provide a nurse led clinic service monitoring disease progress and efficacy of therapeutic drugs for the management of inflammatory skin disease Interpret and action results of specialist investigations to ensure the safe delivery of patient care Provide expert clinical knowledge to staff and patients
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse / Midwife/AHP Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
Recordable specialist qualification Independent Prescribing ECDL
Experience Essential
Post registration experience Extensive clinical experience Involvement in audit
Desirable
Participation in research Evidence of leading and facilitating change
Knowledge Essential
In depth specialist knowledge
Skills Essential
Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills Effective communicator Root Cause Analysis Leadership & motivation skills Ability to motivate self and others Evidence of audit and change management ability Computer literate Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
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.
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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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Broad green Hospital
Liverpool
L14 3LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)