Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic senior nurse with existing dermatology experience and knowledge to join the Dermatology nursing team within the Trust. The post will be primarily based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary with the expectation to work across site at Bassetlaw and Montagu Hospitals.
Applicants are required to have appropriate dermatology nursing knowledge, skills, and the ability to work at Band 6. A full range of dermatological treatments and procedures are offered to our patients in our busy outpatient departments and as required when inpatients on our wards.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the Dermatology unit Manager and Dermatology specialists to facilitate the provision of high quality, patient-focused, specialist nursing care to all patients attending the Dermatology Day Treatment Unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary as well as the Bassetlaw and Montagu sites. All patients include adults and children.
The post holder will gain experience of the Dermatology Day Treatment provision and will be competent treating patients requiring phototherapy, photochemotherapy (PUVA), iontophoresis, patch testing and topical treatments which include paste bandaging and dressings. There is also the expectation that the post holder will commence the Non Medical Prescribing course within 18 months of commencing in post.
The post holder will utilise skills to assess and identify patient needs and implement delivery of appropriate individualised care for people with Dermatological conditions and evaluate these without supervision that is compassionate and caring.
The post holder will provide clinical, social and psychological support and advice to their patients and carers, attending the department for day treatment, enabling them, through counselling, education and health promotion to reach their optimum level of independence and health.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
- Evidence of ability to work independently
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- RN with current NMC registration
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Willing to successfully undertake Non-Medical Prescribing (or evidence of working towards)
- Willing to undertake minor skin surgery course
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- Willing to undertake phototherapy course
- Willing to undertake wound management course
Desirable
- Post Registration specialist courses
- Participation in management development courses.
- Teaching certificate (or evidence of working towards)
- Degree qualification
- Willing to complete self-directed learning
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience at Band 5
- Scope roles relevant to dermatology specialism
- Evidence of ward/department management as nurse in charge
- Development of knowledge and skills in dermatology nursing
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care
- Precise and methodical working practice and demonstrate ability to work and manage the ward day to day unsupervised
Desirable
- Provide evidence of supervisor/ implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, eg preceptorship education, mentorship
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development
Person Specification
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
- Evidence of ability to work independently
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision.
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- RN with current NMC registration
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Willing to successfully undertake Non-Medical Prescribing (or evidence of working towards)
- Willing to undertake minor skin surgery course
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- Willing to undertake phototherapy course
- Willing to undertake wound management course
Desirable
- Post Registration specialist courses
- Participation in management development courses.
- Teaching certificate (or evidence of working towards)
- Degree qualification
- Willing to complete self-directed learning
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience at Band 5
- Scope roles relevant to dermatology specialism
- Evidence of ward/department management as nurse in charge
- Development of knowledge and skills in dermatology nursing
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working practice as required with good attendance and high standards of clinical care
- Precise and methodical working practice and demonstrate ability to work and manage the ward day to day unsupervised
Desirable
- Provide evidence of supervisor/ implementation of teaching programmes for student nurses, eg preceptorship education, mentorship
- Evidence of change management and involvement in service development
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).
