Clinical Nurse Specialist-Dermatology

Clinical Nurse Specialist-Dermatology

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Outpatients and Diagnostics as a Dermatology CNS, based in Harley Street and Devonshire Place London. Our multi-site consulting rooms and outpatient centre provide a range of services, including minor procedures. Central to The London Clinic's advanced outpatient services is our recently launched Rapid Diagnostics Centre, specialising in Breast, Urology, Gynaecology, and Dermatology, along with comprehensive health screening.

The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us provide the best, personalised healthcare.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with state-of-the-art facilities located around Harley Street. We have approx. 1300 employees across 8 sites, where we cover a broad range of specialisms, including complex medical and surgical procedures and a comprehensive range of cancer and outpatient services.

Job Profile

This specialist nursing role focuses on providing high-quality, expert care primarily in an outpatient setting for patients with Dermatology skin and Cancer Conditions. Supporting the development of the See and Treat clinic for patients with minor surgical issues and skin conditions. The post holder will serve as a key resource for both nursing staff, patient services and allied health professionals (AHPs), offering expert advice, support, and education based on clinical practice and evidence-based development.

• Job Type: This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week.

• Shifts: 37.5 hours per week, shifts between 09.00 - 5:00 hrs Mon - Friday in line with the departmental roster (to participate in Saturday rota as required).

• Salary: We are offering a competitive salary up to £60,848 inclusive per annum depending on skills and experience.

• Benefits package: Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%); Private Medical Healthcare; 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), pro rata; Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more. We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Key Duties

• Outpatient Clinics: Responsible for managing outpatient clinics, supporting consultants, and independently reviewing patients. This requires high-level decision-making and coordinating care throughout the patient's journey, from diagnosis to follow-up care.

• Service Development: Actively participate in developing the specialist service strategy, working with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), external agencies, and other departments to achieve shared goals.

• Diabetic Foot & Wound Care Clinics: Developing and providing expert support in diabetic foot and complex wound clinics, working closely with tissue viability nurses.

• Patient & Carer Support: Assist patients and their carers with lifestyle changes and secondary prevention when appropriate. Provide emotional, psychological, and practical support throughout their care journey.

• Patient Communication & Information: Provide patients, carers, and hospital staff with appropriate written information, and ensure clear, sensitive communication of complex medical information.

• Patient Psychosocial Support: Offer psychological, social, and cultural support to patients and their families, addressing their holistic care needs.

• Care Coordination: Help patients navigate their care pathway, coordinating appointments and individual needs while collaborating as appropriate with the international office to ensure seamless care.

• Multi-Disciplinary Team Collaboration: Act as a key member of the MDT, providing expert clinical guidance, supporting patient care, and participating in decision-making. Assisting to arrange the MDT as well as being an active member.

• Inter-Departmental Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication between departments and wards to ensure smooth patient care including financial, procurement, and administration.

• Autonomous Decision-Making: Work independently, providing expert advice on patient conditions and treatments while being professionally accountable for patient care.

• Complex Information Management: Communicate complex and sensitive medical information empathetically to patients and their families, ensuring understanding and providing reassurance. Arranging for equipment and letters of guarantee for international patients.

• Clinical Interventions & Planning: Collaborate with health professionals to plan and deliver interventions based on best practices and clinical judgement, including non-medical prescribing when required.

Skills & Experience

• Able to manage and conduct nurse-led clinics.

• Able to make decisions independently.

• Counselling skills at level 2 (breaking bad news).

• IT competence in the usual applications - database, spreadsheet and presentation software etc.

• Significant experience in specialism.

• Experience of managing service provision and the supervision and managing of staff.

• Ability to represent the department at meetings of internal, local, regional and national bodies and institutions.

• Competent in the delivery of medications both orally and IV.

This advert will close on Monday 28th April.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.