Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our Skin Unit as a Band 5 Staff Nurse. The successful candidate will be required to work within our unit's across both sites however this role is predominantly for the Royal Stoke Hospital.
The Skin Unit is a dynamic and progressive service with a dedicated and friendly team. We provide a range of day care treatments, including phototherapy, patch testing, and topical treatments to patients with acute and chronic skin diseases as well as assisting in minor surgery. The service currently operates Monday to Friday however this may change in the future due to service needs.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to be supported to develop expertise within this specialty. The candidates need to demonstrate a keen interest in developing a career within dermatology/plastic surgery and have a proven track record of personal and professional development.
No experience is necessary for this role as you will be fully supported to develop your knowledge and expertise.
Main duties of the job
o Support in Dermatology & plastic surgery clinics.o Complete routine patient observations i.e. blood pressures.o Assist in Minor operations suite.o Nurse led dressings clinics for both dermatology & Plastic Surgeryo Undertake clinical photos where appropriate.o Chaperoning patients as required.o Participate in department auditso Undertake a link nurse roleo Mentor, educate & support new staff as required.o Remain up to date in statutory & mandatory training.o Continual learning & development within the role.o Undertake phototherapy (UVB/PUVA) clinicso Undertake patch test clinics
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support in Dermatology & plastic surgery clinics. Complete routine patient observations i.e. blood pressures. Assist in Minor operations suite. Nurse led dressings clinics for both dermatology & Plastic Surgery Undertake clinical photos where appropriate. Chaperoning patients as required. Participate in department audits Undertake a link nurse role Mentor, educate & support new staff as required. Remain up to date in statutory & mandatory training. Continual learning & development within the role. Undertake phototherapy (UVB/PUVA) clinics Undertake patch test clinics
Please also see attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support in Dermatology & plastic surgery clinics. Complete routine patient observations i.e. blood pressures. Assist in Minor operations suite. Nurse led dressings clinics for both dermatology & Plastic Surgery Undertake clinical photos where appropriate. Chaperoning patients as required. Participate in department audits Undertake a link nurse role Mentor, educate & support new staff as required. Remain up to date in statutory & mandatory training. Continual learning & development within the role. Undertake phototherapy (UVB/PUVA) clinics Undertake patch test clinics
Please also see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
education/qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education
- Portfolio of professional development
- Word/Excel/Microsoft office knowledge.
Desirable
- Derm/Plastics experience
- Quality improvement qualification.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work as part of a wider team
Desirable
- Excellent networking skills
- Experience of delivering a quality improvement project
Person Specification
education/qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education
- Portfolio of professional development
- Word/Excel/Microsoft office knowledge.
Desirable
- Derm/Plastics experience
- Quality improvement qualification.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to work as part of a wider team
Desirable
- Excellent networking skills
- Experience of delivering a quality improvement project
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).
