Karina Jackson
Dermatology consultant nurse
Biography
Karina Jackson has worked as a nurse in the NHS since 1987. She has worked predominantly in the speciality of dermatology as a ward sister, researcher, nurse specialist and as a consultant nurse since 2005.
Her area of expertise is in the management of inflammatory skin disease and she has worked in the severe adult psoriasis and eczema services for a number of years.
She leads a team of dermatology nurses who provide services, including systemic therapy clinics and topical day-care. She developed the Eczema Education Programme for parents and is currently developing psychology services to support patients with skin disease.
Education and training
- Registered Nurse training at Nottingham School of Nursing
- BA (Hons), Sheffield Hallam University
- Diploma in Clinical Research, John Moores University
- Master of Science (MSc) in Advancing Professional Healthcare Practice at King's College London (KCL)
- Non-medical prescriber training, KCL
Research interests
- Educational interventions in chronic inflammatory skin disease
Awards
- Nightingale Nurse Award (2018)
- Recipient of the dermatology nurse of distinction ‘Stone Award’ (2016)
- BMJ dermatology team of the year award (2016)
- Psychological support in severe skin disorders (2014)
- British Journal of Nursing awards – dermatology category (2011) high commendation for the Eczema Education Programme
- Service innovation grant (2008) to develop and run a parental eczema education programme in Lambeth
Last updated: January 2023