Registered Nurse Band 5 Dermatology

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

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Job summary

Is your passion to provide excellent patient centred care? Are you career minded with drive and enthusiasm? Do you enjoy playing a key role within the multidisciplinary team in an ever-advancing speciality? If you answer yes, then we're looking for you to join us at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Nurses to join our dynamic Dermatology Team working mainly from Royal Lancaster Infirmary, but with some requirements to work from Furness General Hospital.

This is a developing service, and we are searching for motivated and enthusiastic individuals. Ideally you would have a background in Dermatology however we welcome applications from any interested candidates.

We are looking for Registered Nurses who deliver compassionate, professional, skilled and effective person centred, evidence-based nursing care by working within a multidisciplinary team, developing collaborative, needs based care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Main duties of the job

We strive to achieve the best possible outcomes and experiences for our patients and for our staff and we are seeking nurses with those same qualities to continue to deliver the great care that we strive to

provide every day.

You will be based at RLI but will be required at times to travel across bay. You will be trained to carry out Nurse Led Clinics such as Phototherapy Patch testing, Photodynamic Therapy and Dermajet. You will have the opportunity to develop and gain knowledge in this ever changing speciality and will spend time with our Skin Cancer Nurses and Clinical Nurse Specialists. You will be involved in the development of the Dermatology service across the Morecambe Bay area, including Furness General Hospital.

There are opportunities to develop your confidence and your clinical skills in a supportive environment, to building and extend your existing managerial and clinical knowledge.

We are committed to continuing professional development of our staff and as part of our Dermatology Team, you will have many opportunities to develop.

About us

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-L12670125

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA5 9NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner. They will work towards being able to run their own clinics and work independently. Work closely with the medical team and the Clinical Nurse Specialists, also contributing to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students. The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care. Ensuring the Health and Safety of the patients and other staff members within the clinic setting.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will assess, plan, evaluate and deliver all relevant aspects of patient care in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner. They will work towards being able to run their own clinics and work independently. Work closely with the medical team and the Clinical Nurse Specialists, also contributing to the clinical governance process. Act as a mentor/preceptor to junior staff, with specific responsibility for pre-registration students. The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the management of the clinical team and the maintenance of high standards of quality patient care. Ensuring the Health and Safety of the patients and other staff members within the clinic setting.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • NMC registeration
  • IT skills
  • Awareness of clinical governance
  • Knowledge of current Nursing issues
  • Experience of working as part of a team and has good team working skills

Desirable

  • Dermatology Experience
  • Venepuncture
  • Experience of supervising others.
  • Experience of working independantly
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • NMC registeration
  • IT skills
  • Awareness of clinical governance
  • Knowledge of current Nursing issues
  • Experience of working as part of a team and has good team working skills

Desirable

  • Dermatology Experience
  • Venepuncture
  • Experience of supervising others.
  • Experience of working independantly

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA5 9NR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA5 9NR


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager

Faye Vereker

faye.vereker@mbht.nhs.uk

01524516303

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-L12670125

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA5 9NR


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