Job summary
This is a developmental role designed for 1-year specialised training with the aim to achieve relevant competences in minor skin surgery.
The period of training will be planned in succession and will include one main core competence such surgical skills in skin minor-op.
These competences will support the post holder to be able to provide surgical nurse specialist provision to an already established and co-ordinated service for dermatology and skin cancer patients referred to Yeovil hospital Dermatology Department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will become a specialist in this area of care, with knowledge of skin surgical procedures and skin lesions recognitions. You will work in conjunction with the Dermatology Consultants and Plastic Surgeons to develop and maintain the delivery of best practice in the care and surgical management of patients from referral for a biopsy or diagnosis onwards and throughout their care pathway.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Evidence of Professional development and trainings
Experience
Essential
- Experience of 2-3 years as a RN Band 5
Desirable
- Experience in Dermatology or surgical areas
Person Specification
Professional registration
Essential
- Current NMC Registered Nurse
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Evidence of Professional development and trainings
Experience
Essential
- Experience of 2-3 years as a RN Band 5
Desirable
- Experience in Dermatology or surgical areas
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
