An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse has come to join our dedicated dermatology nursing team in a 12-month maternity cover role. This is a full time position, offering an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, specialist care to patients with a variety of skin conditions.
In this role, you will be responsible for independently managing and delivering phototherapy, patch testing and responding to patient inquiries via the dermatology helpline. The post also includes essential administrative responsibilities to support the effective operation of the department.
We are looking for a candidate with proven nursing experience, strong clinical skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, patient-centred environment.
Main duties of the job
* Phototherapy Clinic: Administer phototherapy treatments (narrowband UVB, PUVA) to patients with conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, while monitoring their response and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
* Patch Testing Clinic:Perform patch testing application and removal ensuring appropriate follow-up and patient education.
* Dermatology Helpline: Provide support and advice to patients via phone, addressing medication concerns, treatment plans, and follow-up queries.
* Administrative Duties: Schedule patient appointments, maintain accurate records, and assist with departmental audits and reporting as needed.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current NMC registration
* Recognised Dermatology course or study days
* Recognised Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy course
Special Requirements
* To work in other areas of the department and off site when required
* Able to work flexible shifts
Experience
* Previous acute hospital experience
* Previous experience managing patients with chronic skin conditions
Skills & Knowledge
* Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
* Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
* Able to train and supervise junior staff
* Ability to manage change within the working environment
* Patch testing competency
* Photo Dynamic therapy competency
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.
£33,677 to £40,995 a yearper annum incl HCAS
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