Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
- Job ref
- 241-490AA-24
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bolton Hospital
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
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Dermatology Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
The successful candidate will work as part of a busy team working with dermatology consultants, specialised nurses, registered nurses and Health care Assistants. They will cover clinics, minor operations and light therapy. Training can be provided.
We offer 2 week wait clinics, Follow up clinics, new clinics, specialised nursing clinics and minor operations. We cover a wide range of dermatology skin conditions providing an excellent service to the patients and families under our care.
Main duties of the job
Registered General Nurse (Dermatology)
Hours: 37.5 hours1 post
The Integrated Skin Service at Bolton Foundation trust comprises a multi-disciplinary team including Consultant Dermatologists, Consultant Plastic Surgeons, GPs with Special Interest, Specialist Dermatology Nurses, Specialist Skin Cancer nurse and a range of other nursing and support staff. The team and service are led by the Senior Dermatology Clinician and the Operational Manager.
The department has excellent clinic rooms and Minor Ops facilities and is supported by a friendly and welcoming team. The Trust is committed to developing the service ensuring the department provides excellent care.
An opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Nurse who will be able to work independently within the Integrated Skin Service.
Previous experience is desirable although not essential, as training will be given. The post holder will be involved in working in Dermatology clinics and minor surgery and will be required to lead phototherapy independently.
Working mainly Monday to Friday but may include some evenings and Saturdays.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to appropriate disclosure by the DBS service.
Working for our organisation
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.
Here at Bolton our patients and people are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our trust Values.
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main duties of the include:
. Phototherapy
. Minor operations scrub nurse and associated duties
. Covering clinics
. Other duties ie assisting in ward referrals.
For further details please see the attached Job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse General
Desirable criteria
- Phototherapy Trained
Other
Essential criteria
- Enhanced DBS Clearance
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Able to prioritise and cope with pressure
- Enquiry/problem solving skills
- Able to obtain and evaluate information to aid decision making
Desirable criteria
- Venepuncture
- Phototherapy
- Clinical assessment of patients
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ongoing relevant professional development
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary workforce
Desirable criteria
- Dermatology experience
- Skin/ wound care experience or management: or interest in
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and the relevance to practice
- Knowledge of current issues in dermatology
Values and Behavious
Essential criteria
- Caring and compassionate
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others
- Role models behaviours in line with Code of Conduct and Trust values.
- Able to work closely and openly with team members and patients
- Works with Integrity
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karis Hall
- Job title
- Team leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204 390689
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