Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Dermatology Nurse

The closing date is 22 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting oppurtunity for an enthusiatic nurse has come to join our dedicated dermatology nursing team in a12-month maternity cover role. This is a full time position, offering an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, specialist care to patients with a variety of skin conditions.

In this role, you will be responsible for independently managing and delivering phototherapy, patch testing and responding to patient inquiries via the dermatology helpline. The post also includes essentialadministrative responsibilitiesto support the effective operation of the department.

We are looking for a candidate withproven nursing experience, strong clinical skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, patient-centred environment.

Main duties of the job

Phototherapy Clinic: Administer phototherapy treatments (narrowband UVB, PUVA) to patients with conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, while monitoring their response and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
Patch Testing Clinic: Perform patch testing application and removal ensuring appropriate follow-up and patient education.
Dermatology Helpline: Provide support and advice to patients via phone, addressing medication concerns, treatment plans, and follow-up queries.
Administrative Duties: Schedule patient appointments, maintain accurate records, and assist with departmental audits and reporting as needed.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,602 to £39,689 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-KMU263

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road , Frimley

Frimely

GU16 7UJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC registration
BSc (Hons) degree

Desirable

Recognised Dermatology course or study days
Recognised Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy course

Special Requirements

Essential

To work in other areas of the department and off site when required
Able to work flexible shifts

Experience

Essential

Some post qualification experience
Previous acute hospital experience

Desirable

Previous experience managing patients with chronic skin conditions

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
Able to train and supervise junior staff
Ability to manage change within the working environment

Desirable

Patch testing competency
Photo Dynamic therapy competency

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current NMC registration
BSc (Hons) degree

Desirable

Recognised Dermatology course or study days
Recognised Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy course

Special Requirements

Essential

To work in other areas of the department and off site when required
Able to work flexible shifts

Experience

Essential

Some post qualification experience
Previous acute hospital experience

Desirable

Previous experience managing patients with chronic skin conditions

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
Able to train and supervise junior staff
Ability to manage change within the working environment

Desirable

Patch testing competency
Photo Dynamic therapy competency

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road , Frimley

Frimely

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road , Frimley

Frimely

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)