Job summary
We are looking to recruit a kind, compassionate hardworking Band 5 nurse with an interest in dermatology to join our team.
The role will involve all aspects of dermatology nursing from skin cancer, skin surgery, acne, eczema, drug monitoring clinics as well as phototherapy.
We look after the whole age range of patients from babies to the older person. The role will involve cross site working to support the demand of the service.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting our in house surgical team in the removal of suspected skin cancers, acting as scrub nurse and delivering a high level of care to our patients. There will be the opportunity to deliver consent clinics for those patient who have gone through the telederm service. Our nurses run nurse lead clinics which includes acne, eczema, psoriasis which you will be trained to deliver as well as treatments such as phototherapy and drug monitoring, wound clinics. You will also be required to support the dermatology clinics and work alongside our Doctor colleagues.
About us
The post is in the Dermatology department, predominately in the outpatients department based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site, however this is a cross site service and the postholder may be required to cover dermatology clinics at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For Full Duties and Responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description .
Job description
Job responsibilities
For Full Duties and Responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description .
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High level clinical skills and knowledge.
- Able to demonstrate the principles of teaching and learning within a clinical environment including practice assessment
- Involvement in Nursing audit and/or Research.
Desirable
- Experience in caring for patients with Dermatological Conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- Mentorship/ preceptorship qualification
- oRegistered Nurse/ Midwife
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- High level clinical skills and knowledge.
- Able to demonstrate the principles of teaching and learning within a clinical environment including practice assessment
- Involvement in Nursing audit and/or Research.
Desirable
- Experience in caring for patients with Dermatological Conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- Mentorship/ preceptorship qualification
- oRegistered Nurse/ Midwife
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road, Copthorne
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
