Clinical Nurse Specialist (Dermatology)inBarnstapleinBarnstaplePUBLISHED TUE 18 MAR 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, flexible and dynamic registered nurse to join the friendly and supportive Dermatology team at Litchdon House, Barnstaple.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist works as part of the wider multidisciplinary team treating patients across Devon providing expert knowledge within the scope of patient treatment, education and support.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring individual with good communication skills and a patient focused approach to provide our patient's with advice and information about their condition, including investigations, individual treatment pathways and symptom management.

There is the potential to further develop within the area of Dermatological through training and education. The post holder will be required to attain competency in a variety of areas of dermatology including nurse led services including phototherapy.

The post will be supported with leadership and clinical supervision from the Clinical lead nurse and will provide an opportunity for professional development.

This post will include working within the dermatology outpatient setting. To help co-ordinate and organise an expert service that positively impacts on the experience of patients with a variety of dermatological conditions.

Working Pattern: 24 Hours- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Interview Date: To be confirmed

For further information please contact: Alicia Stevenson, Dermatology Nurse Manager on aliciastevenson@nhs,net or

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.