University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Nurse Specialist
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main Duties of the Job
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Dermatology/Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced registered nurse with a passion for specialist care, patient education, and service development within dermatology and allergy services.
The successful candidate will provide high-quality specialist nursing care for patients with a range of dermatological and allergic conditions, supporting both outpatient and inpatient services. You will work collaboratively with consultants, allied health professionals, and primary care teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centred care.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
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At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Main Duties of the Role
- Deliver specialist assessment, treatment, and ongoing management for patients with dermatology and allergy conditions
- Provide nurse-led clinics and patient follow-up support
- Offer education and advice to patients, families, and healthcare professionals
- Support biologic therapies, patch testing, eczema management, urticaria pathways, and allergy care where appropriate
- Participate in multidisciplinary team working and service improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audit and quality improvement activities
- Support junior staff and contribute to teaching and mentorship within the department
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- Significant post-registration experience within dermatology, allergy, immunology, or related specialty
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload
- Experience in patient education and clinical assessment
- Knowledge of safeguarding, infection prevention, and clinical governance
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or in nurse-led clinics
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake training
- Experience with biologic therapies and allergy testing
- Leadership or mentorship experience
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What We Offer
- Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and specialist training
- Access to NHS pension scheme and employee wellbeing programmes
- Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow
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Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
- Post registration qualification within area of speciality or equivalent experience.
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Provide evidence of supporting/ managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Extensive post registration experience within specialist area.
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
- Understanding of personal accountability.
- Confident of own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate.
- Able to critically review and communicate clinical information.
Desirable criteria
- Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Counselling qualification
- Palliative care course
- IT training
- Change Management, clinical practice development.
- Multidisciplinary team working.
- Interest in nurse –led care.
- Organisational/strategic awareness.
- Clear about professional accountability and autonomous practice components of role.
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Self-motivated
- Problem solving
- Delegation
- Leadership
- Motivational
- Teamwork
- General IT skills
- Prioritisation
- Working under pressure
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