County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatrics Specialist Nurse Acute / Community Dermatology

The closing date is 17 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paediatric Dermatology nurse to join our friendly and driven Dermatology Nurse Specialist Team .

We are looking for a dynamic and committed nurse, who has a strong background or willing to learn in Dermatology and is flexible, ambitious, and proactive and has the ability to communicate effectively.

Currently we see patients with eczema and other inflammatory skin diseases and acne

The Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist will run various clinics throughout the week seeing patients with Severe Eczema, acne and General dermatology patients and patients on systemic treatments and biologics.

With the support from the multidisciplinary team to work towards becoming an autonomous clinical expert is assessing, planning and implementing, topical, systemic and biologic treatment ensuring any patient information and treatment provided is current and evidence based.

Main duties of the job

Identifies need for change and supports management of change, including service development rerquiring negotiation and influencing skills

Leads specialist area or team; may manage a caseload in the community

To act as a clinical and professional role model for the nursing and wider multi professional team.

The post holder with share deputising responsibilities with other band 6s for the dermatology nurse manager in their absence.

Escalating as appropriate.

Demonstrates skills for assessing and interpreting complex needs of children and young people

To provide knowledge and advise on physiological and psychological symptom to minimise patient and carer anxiety.

Plans provision of care for patients/clients, e.g. clinics, health education and promotion.

Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates complex clinical care of children and young people.

Provides specialist advice to patients/clients/carers in relation to programmes of care which may be complex.

Provides sensitive information to patients, where there may be barriers to understanding.

Uses robust decision making/clinical judgment and problem solving to achieve the best outcomes.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Details

Date posted

20 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-0875

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertakes specialist assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical care for caseload of patients/clients in paediatric dermatology using validated and appropriate tools e.g. CDLQI, IDQOL, EASI. PHQ9 and GAD7, etc.

Provide Nurse led clinics for paediatric patients including eczema, acne, psoriasis and other dermatological conditions and bridging the gap in-between primary, secondary and other health providers.

To provide nurse led clinics and accept referrals in the Trust's Dermatology services for new patients with an agreed diagnosis, devise a treatment plan and plan future review/ discharge as appropriate.

To review and follow up patients in the secondary care setting and devise a treatment plan and plan future review/ discharge as appropriate.

To prescribe and monitor medication as an independent nurse prescriber

To be aware of and undertake responsibilities with regard to child protection procedures both locally and nationally, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, and working within the philosophy that the needs of the child are paramount.

To manage own work load, within the nurse led paediatric clinics.

To develop and maintain nurse led services within dermatology, writing/protocols to meet the needs of this patient population.

The post holder will help develop a modern dermatological service for children and young people.

Provides specialist advice to patients/clients/carers

Is an accountable practitioner.

Maintains records as autonomous practitioner.

Skilled at assessing and managing risk.

Accepts the responsibility for decisions made and actions taken.

No requirement to manage/monitor budget

Job description

Job responsibilities

Undertakes specialist assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical care for caseload of patients/clients in paediatric dermatology using validated and appropriate tools e.g. CDLQI, IDQOL, EASI. PHQ9 and GAD7, etc.

Provide Nurse led clinics for paediatric patients including eczema, acne, psoriasis and other dermatological conditions and bridging the gap in-between primary, secondary and other health providers.

To provide nurse led clinics and accept referrals in the Trust's Dermatology services for new patients with an agreed diagnosis, devise a treatment plan and plan future review/ discharge as appropriate.

To review and follow up patients in the secondary care setting and devise a treatment plan and plan future review/ discharge as appropriate.

To prescribe and monitor medication as an independent nurse prescriber

To be aware of and undertake responsibilities with regard to child protection procedures both locally and nationally, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, and working within the philosophy that the needs of the child are paramount.

To manage own work load, within the nurse led paediatric clinics.

To develop and maintain nurse led services within dermatology, writing/protocols to meet the needs of this patient population.

The post holder will help develop a modern dermatological service for children and young people.

Provides specialist advice to patients/clients/carers

Is an accountable practitioner.

Maintains records as autonomous practitioner.

Skilled at assessing and managing risk.

Accepts the responsibility for decisions made and actions taken.

No requirement to manage/monitor budget

Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
  • Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Communicates complex sensitive, confidential information concerning patients/clients displaying empathy persuasion and reassurance (Some may have special needs; patients/clients may be hostile, antagonistic)
  • Understanding of safeguarding children legislation and policies and able to apply these to practice
  • Demonstrates skills for assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients
  • Plans provision of care for patients/clients, e.g. clinics, health education.
  • Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates clinical care of patients/clients;
  • Provides specialist advice to patients/clients/carers
  • Develops and implements specialist programmes of care
  • Imparts unwelcome news,
  • Follows policies, makes comments on proposals for change
  • Implements policies and proposes changes to working practices or procedures in own work area
  • Supervises work of others; clinical supervision of staff, students; provides training to others
  • Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines
  • Leads specialist, area or team; may manage a caseload in the community
  • Occasional participation in R&D activity
  • Physical Skills
  • Driving, carries out immunisations/ Restraint of patients/clients using approved techniques; Dexterity and accuracy required for, e.g. intravenous injections, syringe pumps and infusion, insertion of catheters and removal of sutures
  • Values and behaviours
  • The post holder is required to promote the Trusts core values and behaviours
  • Empowering the front line
  • Creating an impact
  • Striving for excellence and valuing success
  • Maintaining pace
  • Financial ownership
  • Respect and dignity
  • Commitment to quality of care
  • Compassion
  • Improving lives
  • Everyone counts
  • This should be evident at all times and be a clear role model for staff.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a Nurse

Qualifications

Essential

  • Undertakes specialist assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical care for caseload of patients/clients in paediatric dermatology using validated and appropriate tools e.g. CDLQI, IDQOL, EASI. PHQ9 and GAD7, etc.
  • Provide Nurse led clinics for paediatric patients including eczema, acne, psoriasis and other dermatological conditions and bridging the gap in-between primary, secondary and other health providers.
  • To provide nurse led clinics and accept referrals in the Trust's Dermatology services for new patients with an agreed diagnosis, devise a treatment plan and plan future review/ discharge as appropriate.
  • To review and follow up patients in the secondary care setting and devise a treatment plan and plan future review/ discharge as appropriate.
  • To prescribe and monitor medication as an independent nurse prescriber
  • To be aware of and undertake responsibilities with regard to child protection procedures both locally and nationally, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, and working within the philosophy that the needs of the child are paramount.
  • To manage own work load, within the nurse led paediatric clinics.
  • To develop and maintain nurse led services within dermatology, writing/protocols to meet the needs of this patient population.
  • The post holder will help develop a modern dermatological service for children and young people.
  • Provides specialist advice to patients/clients/carers
  • Is an accountable practitioner.
  • Maintains records as autonomous practitioner.
  • Skilled at assessing and managing risk.
  • Accepts the responsibility for decisions made and actions taken.
  • No requirement to manage/monitor budget

Desirable

  • Paediatric clinical skills qualification
  • Non-Medical Prescribing
  • Dermatology and/or allergy experience

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • Active 1st Level NMC Registration RN (Child)
Person Specification

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require
  • Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Communicates complex sensitive, confidential information concerning patients/clients displaying empathy persuasion and reassurance (Some may have special needs; patients/clients may be hostile, antagonistic)
  • Understanding of safeguarding children legislation and policies and able to apply these to practice
  • Demonstrates skills for assessing and interpreting complex needs of patients/clients
  • Plans provision of care for patients/clients, e.g. clinics, health education.
  • Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates clinical care of patients/clients;
  • Provides specialist advice to patients/clients/carers
  • Develops and implements specialist programmes of care
  • Imparts unwelcome news,
  • Follows policies, makes comments on proposals for change
  • Implements policies and proposes changes to working practices or procedures in own work area
  • Supervises work of others; clinical supervision of staff, students; provides training to others
  • Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines
  • Leads specialist, area or team; may manage a caseload in the community
  • Occasional participation in R&D activity
  • Physical Skills
  • Driving, carries out immunisations/ Restraint of patients/clients using approved techniques; Dexterity and accuracy required for, e.g. intravenous injections, syringe pumps and infusion, insertion of catheters and removal of sutures
  • Values and behaviours
  • The post holder is required to promote the Trusts core values and behaviours
  • Empowering the front line
  • Creating an impact
  • Striving for excellence and valuing success
  • Maintaining pace
  • Financial ownership
  • Respect and dignity
  • Commitment to quality of care
  • Compassion
  • Improving lives
  • Everyone counts
  • This should be evident at all times and be a clear role model for staff.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working as a Nurse

Qualifications

Essential

  • Undertakes specialist assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical care for caseload of patients/clients in paediatric dermatology using validated and appropriate tools e.g. CDLQI, IDQOL, EASI. PHQ9 and GAD7, etc.
  • Provide Nurse led clinics for paediatric patients including eczema, acne, psoriasis and other dermatological conditions and bridging the gap in-between primary, secondary and other health providers.
  • To provide nurse led clinics and accept referrals in the Trust's Dermatology services for new patients with an agreed diagnosis, devise a treatment plan and plan future review/ discharge as appropriate.
  • To review and follow up patients in the secondary care setting and devise a treatment plan and plan future review/ discharge as appropriate.
  • To prescribe and monitor medication as an independent nurse prescriber
  • To be aware of and undertake responsibilities with regard to child protection procedures both locally and nationally, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, and working within the philosophy that the needs of the child are paramount.
  • To manage own work load, within the nurse led paediatric clinics.
  • To develop and maintain nurse led services within dermatology, writing/protocols to meet the needs of this patient population.
  • The post holder will help develop a modern dermatological service for children and young people.
  • Provides specialist advice to patients/clients/carers
  • Is an accountable practitioner.
  • Maintains records as autonomous practitioner.
  • Skilled at assessing and managing risk.
  • Accepts the responsibility for decisions made and actions taken.
  • No requirement to manage/monitor budget

Desirable

  • Paediatric clinical skills qualification
  • Non-Medical Prescribing
  • Dermatology and/or allergy experience

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • Active 1st Level NMC Registration RN (Child)

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Dermatology Specialist Nurse

Sarah Sugden

Sarah.sugden5@nhs.net

07557661308

Details

Date posted

20 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-0875

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


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