Clinical Nurse Specialist Biologics

Brief Job Description This 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. Role Summary Provide specialist assessment, screening, initiation and ongoing monitoring of patients receiving biologic and advanced systemic therapies. Ensure patient safety, accurate monitoring and adherence to NICE technology appraisals and clinical protocols.

Benefits

, infection risk and self-administration technique. Monitor treatment responses using validated outcome measures and escalate concerns appropriately. Work collaboratively with dermatologists, nurses, pharmacy, homecare providers and administrative colleagues to support the safe and efficient running of the biologics service.

Key Objectives/ Goals Deliver safe, effective biologic therapy initiation and monitoring in accordance with NICE guidance and clinical protocols. Assess and screen patients to determine suitability for biologic therapy based on dermatology diagnosis, disease severity and clinical risk factors. Monitor patient progress, manage adverse reactions and ensure accurate recording of screening and monitoring results.

Provide patient education on treatment, self-injection technique, infection risk and aftercare. Contribute to service improvement, governance, audits and adherence to safety and pharmacovigilance standards. Ensure clear communication and continuity of care within the dermatology team and with pharmacy and homecare providers.

Support governance, audit and QI initiatives. Reporting Line / Team Structure Reports to the Dermatology Service Manager or Dermatology Lead Nurse. Works closely with Dermatologists, Dermatology Nurses, Pharmacists, Homecare Providers and administrative staff.

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 Knowledge of biologic and advanced systemic therapies, their indications and contraindications.

Requirements (Including TB, Hepatitis And Infection Screening)

and immunosuppression safety. Ability to assess, monitor and recognise treatment reactions, infections or complications. Skill in accurate screening interpretation, monitoring, treatment planning and documentation.

Good communication and relationship-building skills with patients and colleagues.