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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Staff Nurse - Dermatology

The closing date is 12 August 2025

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Job summary

As a Registered Nurse you will work with all members of the Department clinical team and within the multi-disciplinary framework.

You will maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the Ward/Department Sister/Charge Nurse, taking the lead in clinical areas when competent, in the absence of a senior member of staff.

At all times, you will work in accordance with the principles governed by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and Trust Policies.

This role is to support the implementation of Teledermatology within the Dermatology service.

*Please note that online interviews will not be available for this vacancy. All shortlisted candidates will be required to attend an in-person interview*

Main duties of the job

To work within the Dermatology Department assisting with clinics and assisting in the surgical area. After training, to perform nurse led activity.

Ensure nursing practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and any specific competencies for the role are completed.

Carry out assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care and escalate any clinical concerns to a senior nurse as required.

Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, significant others, the multidisciplinary team and support services.

To be competent in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the clinical area.

Safeguard the health and welfare of patients, visitors and staff in all circumstances, including management of situations of violence or aggression.

Liaise with the Patient and Liaison Service (PALS) on patient care issues.

About us

There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

426-885-25CC

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details about this post, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details about this post, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the NMC (UK)
  • Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience of looking after patients in a dermatology setting
  • Relevant Post-Registration clinical experience
  • Experience of using dermatology equipment
  • Risk Management experience
  • Infection Prevention and Control experience

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Strong understanding of confidentiality
  • Ability to assess and plan patient care
  • Ability to use IT to support clinical practice
Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the NMC (UK)
  • Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience of looking after patients in a dermatology setting
  • Relevant Post-Registration clinical experience
  • Experience of using dermatology equipment
  • Risk Management experience
  • Infection Prevention and Control experience

Skills, abilities, and knowledge

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Strong understanding of confidentiality
  • Ability to assess and plan patient care
  • Ability to use IT to support clinical practice

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

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT

Address

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sister

Tracy Legg

tracy.legg@qehkl.nhs.uk

01553613947

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

426-885-25CC

Job locations

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Gayton Road

King's Lynn

PE30 4ET


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