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Specialist Nurse in Inflammatory Dermatology

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool, L14 3LB £39,959 – £48,117 a year Permanent Posted 26 August 2026 Apply by 9 September 2026

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Role description

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.

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.

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-BMED-34-26

Job locations

Broad green Hospital

Liverpool

L14 3LB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

see detailed job description and person spec

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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