Band 5 Registered Nurse - Dermatology
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Job summary
OPD Dermatology has multiple exciting opportunities for a Band 5 nurse to join our dedicated team.
We have a number of full time posts available within our Solihull Department.
We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic individuals with an interest in Dermatology nursing to join our well established team of staff. You will become part of a dedicated team who cover a wide range of specialities including skin surgery, light therapy, cutaneous allergy testing and nurse led therapies including nurse led biopsy clinics and wound management clinics, along with ensuring that an effective and high quality service is delivered to all patients.
As a band 5 you will work within your own initiative as well as being a valuable team player, enjoying the challenges of a busy outpatient department. You must be enthusiastic and motivated with excellent communication skills and have a commitment to provide exceptional patient care.
If you feel you are ready for a challenge you may like to join our supportive and caring team, which works together to provide the highest standards for our patients.
We are a friendly and approachable team so for further information and possible informal visit please contact Senior Sister Charlotte Louise Wood, Sister Faryal, Abbey or Usha on 0121 424 4163
Main duties of the job
Carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality care is delivered.
Be responsible for completing/ undertaking relevant nursing/ clinical procedures and practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience
Use up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, communicate findings, influence changes and promote health and best practice.
The individual must make person centred, evidence based judgements in partnership with others involved in the care process to ensure high quality care
Act as advocate for patients within the areas, to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care
Ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a positive patient experience, having regard to their customs, beliefs and ethnicity
Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation /policies and procedures.
Ensure accurate, legible and timely documentation relating to all aspects of patients care and treatment both paper based and electronically
Develop and initiate nursing assessments and care plans based on assessment and observation of the patient's physical and psychological well-being / illness
Work alongside other health care professionals to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities
Achieve and maintain skills and clinical competencies specific to the post/ department role including equipment training
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
Date posted
20 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
304-9009440
Job locations
Solihull Hospital
Lode Ln
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2JL
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Solihull Hospital
Lode Ln
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2JL
Employer's website
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