Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and an enthusiastic Band 5 Nurse to join our friendly, dynamic team in the Dermatology Department, based at Arndale House, The Mall Luton.
Experience within a dermatology and phototherapy setting is desirable however full training will be given to the successful candidate who demonstrates a keen interest and proven track record of personal and professional development and is willing to undergo training to meet this role. You must however possess a flexible attitude and commitment to this role and be willing to work across two sites.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates main job will include:
- Full training on Phototherapy and patient treatments. - Assisting in minor surgery procedures alongside surgical nurses and Doctors. - Collaborating with the Band Six Dermatology Sister to manage leg ulcers. - Training for patch testing and PDT. - Teaching and delivering systemic injections to patients. - Training for Ederma with consultant support. - Ordering supplies and medications, including emollients, topical steroids, and FP10. - Excellent communication skills. - Discussing and agreeing on assessment outcomes with patients and other healthcare professionals. - Specific clinical training modules. - Maintaining accurate nursing documentation and communication with clinicians. - Respecting patients' dignity, privacy, and beliefs. - Adhering to infection control policies and standards. - Providing infection control advice to patients and visitors. - Ensuring evidence-based nursing care and follow-up for patients. - Supporting the development of clinical protocols and strategies. - Integrating pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. - Effective communication within the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have full training on Phototherapy and the treatments it can offer to patients
To assist in minor surgery procedures, this will include working alongside the surgical nurse and Doctors.
The post holder will work alongside the Band Six Dermatology Sister to learn and manage leg ulcers.
Full training for patch testing will be given to the successful candidate, alongside the patch test nurses.
The post holder will be given training for PDT.
To teach and deliver the systemic injections to the patients
Training for Ederma, this is a nurse-led service, but with support from the consultants.
Ordering the supplies and medications, this will include emollients, topical steroids and FP10 for the department.
Have excellent communication skills
Discusses and agrees assessment outcomes with patients, carers and other health care professionals to enable patients to make an informed decision regarding their treatment.
Specific Clinical training modules
Communicates proactively with all clinicians on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients and ensure accurate nursing documentation is maintained.
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have full training on Phototherapy and the treatments it can offer to patients
To assist in minor surgery procedures, this will include working alongside the surgical nurse and Doctors.
The post holder will work alongside the Band Six Dermatology Sister to learn and manage leg ulcers.
Full training for patch testing will be given to the successful candidate, alongside the patch test nurses.
The post holder will be given training for PDT.
To teach and deliver the systemic injections to the patients
Training for Ederma, this is a nurse-led service, but with support from the consultants.
Ordering the supplies and medications, this will include emollients, topical steroids and FP10 for the department.
Have excellent communication skills
Discusses and agrees assessment outcomes with patients, carers and other health care professionals to enable patients to make an informed decision regarding their treatment.
Specific Clinical training modules
Communicates proactively with all clinicians on the clinical condition and treatment plan of patients and ensure accurate nursing documentation is maintained.
Please see detailed Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates good understanding of the nursing process
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical work in an autonomous role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates good understanding of the nursing process
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of clinical work in an autonomous role
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).
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