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Salary for this role£58,133 – £65,261 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2233, Registered specialist nurses. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
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Role description
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Dermatology Team at the RFH as a Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist. We are looking for a nurse who has experience of working with people with Dermatology Presentations, ideally having worked as a clinical nurse specialist, although induction, training and support will be provided according to their level of experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will need to be innovative and active in improving patient pathways. They will have excellent communications skills and will be able to work collaboratively with members of the team.
As an Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist, you would be working as an expert resource in Dermatology, providing support, advice, and education. You will be working closely with patients, carers, Dermatologists, Operations Teams, GP's, the wider multidisciplinary team and stakeholders across secondary and primary care. The role will include nurse led clinics, phone advice and ward referrals.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261 a year
per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
391-RFL-8247221
Job locations
Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
London
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult)
Advanced assessment skills or willingness to work towards
Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Undergraduate degree
Desirable
Masters' degree or willing to work towards
Dermatology related courses or a willingness to undertake
Advanced Communication Skills training course
Experience
Essential
Post Registration experience of nursing patients with Dermatological conditions
Experience of mentoring and managing junior staff and students
Experience of developing innovative practice and managing change.
Experience of autonomous practice
Experience of initiating change
Working within multi-disciplinary groups and establishing relationships across the Trust
Desirable
Representing organisation/ profession at senior level meetings and committees
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
Expert specialist skills and knowledge of managing patients with dermatological conditions
Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
Ability to solve problems, prioritise, work to deadlines and self-motivate
Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional Teams
Desirable
Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to Dermatology
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
Be a positive role model with evidence on-going professional development
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
Diplomatic and calm
Flexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
Commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery
Demonstrate ability to work under pressure Self-motivation and reliability
Royal Free shared commitments
Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
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.
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.