G11322 Candidate Clinical Nurse Specialist in Dermatology (Altraspeisialtóir Cliniciúil, Iarrthóir)

Saolta Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Galway is looking for a Dermatology Nurse to fill a specified purpose whole-time vacancy. Candidates should have substantial clinical knowledge and experience in dermatology nursing and be able to lead nurse-led clinics. The role includes supporting service development, delivering education, and working within multidisciplinary teams. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to quality improvement initiatives in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Specialist clinical knowledge and experience in Dermatology nursing in acute or community settings.
• Ability to lead and support dermatology nurse-led clinics.
• Experience in service development and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support dermatology clinics in line with clinical pathways.
• Develop and deliver education related to dermatology.
• Conduct audits and support clinical governance.

Skills

Dermatology nursing knowledge

Competency in dermatology assessment

Leadership in nurse-led clinics

Experience in multidisciplinary teamwork

Skills in clinical governance

Job description

County: Galway

HSE Area: HSE West Saolta University Health Care Group

Staff Category: Nursing & Midwifery

Contract Type: Specified Purpose, Whole Time

Internal/External: External

Proposed Interview Dates: Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.

10:00am Friday 2nd January 2026 via Rezoomo

There is currently 1 specified purpose whole-time vacancy available in Galway University Hospitals. The successful candidate may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Dermatology cCNS GUH from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrate specialist clinical knowledge and experience in Dermatology nursing within an acute or community setting.
• Evidence of competency in dermatology assessment, wound/skin care management, and patient education.
• Ability to lead and support dermatology nurse-led clinics in line with national and local clinical pathways.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teamwork, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver dermatology-related education to staff, patients and carers.
• Proven skills in audit, data collection, and clinical governance to support service evaluation and improvement.