Registered Nurse

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY HYWEL DDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Band 5 Nurse to join a small, supportive, and highly skilled CNS‑led inflammatory dermatology team. You will deliver safe, effective, compassionate care for adults (and young people where service provides) with chronic inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, urticaria, and autoimmune dermatoses. Working under the supervision of Dermatology CNSs, dermatology consultants and specialty doctors, you will contribute to nurse‑led clinics, pathway coordination, patient education, phototherapy support, and quality improvement.

The role offers a structured preceptorship and specialist development pathway towards advanced dermatology competencies.

• Provide high‑quality nursing care for patients with inflammatory skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, urticaria and autoimmune disorders; carry out structured dermatology assessments, including skin examination and ongoing symptom monitoring.
• Support the delivery of phototherapy by providing patient education, undertaking safety checks, and monitoring treatment responses.
• Deliver clear, patient‑centred education on disease management, trigger avoidance, treatment options and skincare; offer ongoing support for long‑term conditions, including flare management and lifestyle guidance to promote self‑management.
• Work collaboratively within a small multidisciplinary team of CNSs, dermatologists, pharmacists and administrative staff, contributing to the development and improvement of inflammatory dermatology pathways.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in line with NMC and NHS standards; engage in dermatology‑specific training and demonstrate commitment to developing specialist competencies.
• Provide compassionate support for the emotional and psychological impact of chronic skin disease, promoting a positive patient experience through respectful, person‑centred care.

Eligibility:
Please note that only current staff of Hywel Dda University Health Board will be considered.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Must hold a current Nursing registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).

Experience in dermatology or related nursing care is preferred but not mandatory.

Previous experience in inflammatory skin conditions is advantageous but not mandatory.