Job summary
Dermatology outpatients are seeking a registered nurse looking to specialise and begin a career in caring for individuals with acute and chronic skin conditions. Being a dermatology nurse is incredibly rewarding the skin is not only our largest organ but also our most visible and when skin conditions are present this can be distressing. The dermatology nurse can support, educate and help to manage the patent sometimes to a full resolution and in a chronic condition provide ongoing support and education.
Dermatology are a welcoming friendly team and the successful applicant will receive a dermatology nursing competency pack and support from nurses and doctors with many combined years of dermatology experience.
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: 22nd September 2025
Main duties of the job
Dermatology is a varied speciality with a mixture of surgical, general and nurse led clinical areas. Once competent you would be expected to scrub and assist in surgical procedures ranging from a biopsy, to flaps, grafts and micrographic surgery. You would support doctors and nurse consultants with general and urgent suspected skin cancer clinics, ensuring the patient is supported throughout the consultation and their outcome paperwork reflects the clinicians next steps.
Registered nurses in dermatology following further competencies could work assisting with admission avoidance for acute dermatological conditions, run nurse clinics for post operative care, educational input, severe acne, phototherapy, biological medication, paediatrics, allergy testing and teledermatology, there are many areas within the specialty to learn and develop with guided support and at an agreed pace.
Dermatology runs clinics at NNUH and Cromer Hospital, the post will predominantly be based at NNUH but there may be an exceptional occasion when you may need to work at Cromer dermatology. We have previously held clinics in the community within GP surgeries, this is not currently happening, but this may be required in the future.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Details Date posted
14 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
234-24-B2747
Job locations
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Job description Job responsibilities
* Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
* To have successfully completed the Trusts preceptorship programme.
* Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.
* Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care without supervision.
* Carry out the daily personal care of patients.
* Maintain accurate records of all care given.
* Update patient administration systems e.g. PAS to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
* To effectively use information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct.
* To maintain confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic), whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act.
* To promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Job description Job responsibilities
* Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
* To have successfully completed the Trusts preceptorship programme.
* Maintain a high standard of nursing care applying evidence-based practice.
* Carry out assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care without supervision.
* Carry out the daily personal care of patients.
* Maintain accurate records of all care given.
* Update patient administration systems e.g. PAS to ensure real time data collection and confidentiality.
* To effectively use information technology for the benefit of patient care in accordance with the Trusts Cyber Code of Conduct.
* To maintain confidentiality of information (written, verbal, electronic), whilst being aware of the Freedom for Information Act.
* To promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to the multi-disciplinary team.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
* Willingness to further develop knowledge and skills
Desirable
* Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area
Experience Desirable
* Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment
* Knowledge/experience of relevant speciality
* Experience of mentoring, supervision, teaching and assessment
Skills Essential
* Competency in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the level of experience and clinical area
Attitude, aptitude Essential
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC Register
* Willingness to further develop knowledge and skills
Desirable
* Post registration qualification relevant to the clinical area
Experience Desirable
* Recent experience of nursing in an acute hospital environment
* Knowledge/experience of relevant speciality
* Experience of mentoring, supervision, teaching and assessment
Skills Essential
* Competency in clinical skills including enhanced practice relevant to the level of experience and clinical area
Attitude, aptitude Essential
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Employer's website
https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Employer's website
https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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