HealthHarmonie

Dermatology Patch Testing Nurse

The closing date is 20 February 2026

Job summary

The Dermatology Patch Testing Nurse is responsible for delivering specialist patch testing services to patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis. This includes preparing and applying allergen panels, carrying out follow-up readings, providing detailed patient education, and ensuring accurate documentation. The nurse works alongside dermatology consultants and the wider clinical team to deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Prepare and apply dermatology patch test panels.
Perform 48-hour and 7296-hour patch test readings and document results.
Provide clear patient education before, during, and after testing.
Maintain allergen supplies and ensure proper storage and stock control.
Record all procedures and outcomes in the electronic patient record system.
Communicate findings to dermatology clinicians and assist with patient management.
Adhere to infection prevention and control and clinic safety policies.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RGN) with active NMC registration.
Experience in dermatology or allergy services essential
Patch testing experience required.
Strong communication, assessment, and patient-education skills.
Attention to detail and ability to follow clinical protocols.
Commitment to safe, evidence-based, high-quality patient care.

About us

For over two decades, Health Harmonie has proudly partnered with the NHS to deliver high-quality, community-based care across the UK. Our goal is to reduce waiting times and improve access to person-centred services in local settings helping to ease pressure on both primary and secondary care.

Date posted

27 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

U0024-25-0060

Job locations

Aspen Medical Centre

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX

Berkeley Place Surgery, The Wilson Heath Centre, 236 Prestbury Road,

Cheltenham

GL52 3EY

Minchinhampton Surgery

Cirencester Road

Minchinhampton

Stroud

Gloucestershire

GL6 9FB

Quedgeley Medical Centre

Olympus Park

Quedgeley

Gloucester

GL2 4NF

Severnside Medical Practice

Quayside House

Gloucester

GL1 2TZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prepare and apply dermatology patch test panels.
Perform 48-hour and 7296-hour patch test readings and document results.
Provide clear patient education before, during, and after testing.
Maintain allergen supplies and ensure proper storage and stock control.
Record all procedures and outcomes in the electronic patient record system.
Communicate findings to dermatology clinicians and assist with patient management.
Adhere to infection prevention and control and clinic safety policies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Prepare and apply dermatology patch test panels.
Perform 48-hour and 7296-hour patch test readings and document results.
Provide clear patient education before, during, and after testing.
Maintain allergen supplies and ensure proper storage and stock control.
Record all procedures and outcomes in the electronic patient record system.
Communicate findings to dermatology clinicians and assist with patient management.
Adhere to infection prevention and control and clinic safety policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

- Registered Nurse (RGN) with active NMC registration.
- Experience in dermatology or allergy services essential
- Patch testing experience required.
- Strong communication, assessment, and patient-education skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow clinical protocols.
- Commitment to safe, evidence-based, high-quality patient care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

- Registered Nurse (RGN) with active NMC registration.
- Experience in dermatology or allergy services essential
- Patch testing experience required.
- Strong communication, assessment, and patient-education skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow clinical protocols.
- Commitment to safe, evidence-based, high-quality patient care.

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.

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

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

HealthHarmonie

Address

Aspen Medical Centre

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX

Employer's website

https://www.healthharmonie.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HealthHarmonie

Address

Aspen Medical Centre

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3PX

Employer's website

https://www.healthharmonie.com/ (Opens in a new tab)