Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in Dermatology at Trust site: Watford.
The role of Dermatology Specialist Nurse reporting to Senior Dermatology Specialist Nurse, who will be responsible for leading the day to day running of the department, developing services, and maintaining care standards in Dermatology.
We are therefore looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our nursing team with extensive Band 5 Dermatology experience who can demonstrate the responsibilities of clinical leadership and accountability whilst still providing and promoting safe and effective patient care, through positive role modelling and patient focused, evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to demonstrate a good understanding of the dermatology conditions and treatment. They will be expected to teach other staff and students about skin conditions and treatment. They will be expected to act as a good role model in a professional manner.
They will require good communication skills and be able to work well in a multi-disciplinary team. They will be expected to attend specialist team meetings. They will need to maintain continuing professional development in line with the NMC.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are due for completion by 2025 or soon after. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
There are also plans for a digital transformation, new models of care and a multi-storey car park. As well as this, the trust - which won the UK Best Employer Award (Nursing Times 2019) - is applying for teaching hospital status in recognition of its wide and well-renowned role in educating doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
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We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will have experience of phototherapy treatments.
- Book and run a PDT clinic weekly.
- Lead nurse for leg ulcer, minor surgery, and drug monitoring nursing clinics.
- Support junior member of the team and student in developing and expanding their knowledge in Dermatology.
- Assisting in the running of the day treatment units e.g. ordering stock and pharmacy.
- Advising and teaching students ward nurses and primary care staff in management of dermatology patient.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will have experience of phototherapy treatments.
- Book and run a PDT clinic weekly.
- Lead nurse for leg ulcer, minor surgery, and drug monitoring nursing clinics.
- Support junior member of the team and student in developing and expanding their knowledge in Dermatology.
- Assisting in the running of the day treatment units e.g. ordering stock and pharmacy.
- Advising and teaching students ward nurses and primary care staff in management of dermatology patient.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the Job Description
Essential
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the Job Description
Essential
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
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).
