Clinical Nurse Specialist Biologics

Brief Job DescriptionThis role supports the delivery of specialist biologics services across DMC Dermatology. The Biologics Clinical Nurse Specialist will assess, screen, initiate and monitor patients receiving biologic and advanced systemic therapies for a range of dermatological conditions. The postholder will ensure safe, effective and evidence-based biologics practice, maintain accurate documentation including pre-treatment screening and ongoing monitoring, and work collaboratively with the dermatology multidisciplinary team to ensure a high standard of patient care. The role includes patient education and self-injection training, monitoring of treatment responses, pharmacovigilance and adverse event reporting, participation in governance activity and supporting the development of biologics standards within the service.,

• Provide assessment, screening, initiation and ongoing monitoring of patients on biologic therapy following clinical protocols and NICE guidance.
• Undertake and interpret pre-treatment screening (bloods, TB, hepatitis and infection screening) and arrange ongoing monitoring.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment using validated outcome measures, managing or escalating adverse reactions and infections.Record screening results, monitoring data and clinical outcomes accurately, including registry submissions.
• Educate patients on biologic therapy, self-injection technique, infection risk, aftercare and skin care advice.
• Work with the dermatology team, pharmacy and homecare providers to coordinate care pathways and ensure timely access to treatment.
• Participate in governance, audits, service improvement, pharmacovigilance and health and safety processes.
• Ensure a clean, safe and compliant clinical environment.
• Maintain infection prevention and safe clinic standards
  
  About DMC HealthcareDMC Healthcare is a leading independent provider of primary care, consultant-led dermatology, radiology reporting, in-sourced routine endoscopy services and MSK community services to the NHS.We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve healthier outcomes.Firmly rooted in the NHS and dedicated to excellent patient care for nearly 55 years, DMC Healthcare currently works with 30+ NHS organisations and other partners, treating over 100,000 patients each year.With NHS waiting list pressures, workforce shortages and unprecedented demand, we want to help. We support capacity deficits with a firm eye on quality and robust clinical governance.