Sussex Community Dermatology Services (SCDS) are one of the largest independent providers of NHS dermatology services in the UK. We are seeking ambitious Outpatient Nurses to work with us in the South-East of England. You will be supporting in providing expert care in the diagnosis and management of dermatological conditions, including inflammatory skin diseases, skin cancer, and complex dermatological cases.
We are passionate about providing the best service whilst working together as part of a close-knit team to tackle the NHS’s waiting lists. This is an exciting opportunity for you to work with an organisation that supports you throughout your time here.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating plans of patient care
* To work closely with the Multi-disciplinary team
* Performing minor dermatology operations, punch biopsies and excisions and ensuring that histology's are followed up.
* You will be part of the MDT, with medical, nursing and HCA support
* To assist with supporting minor surgical procedures
* To assist with the delivery of a patch testing
* To provide wound care and topical treatments, including Doppler and compression bandaging
Requirements:
* Minimum 6 Months within the last 12 months Dermatology experience
* Minimum 2 Years working within an outpatient setting
* NMC Registered Nurse
About Us:
Sussex Community Dermatology Service (SCDS) and Kent Integrated Dermatology Services (KIDS) aim to triage a range of dermatoses effectively into clinics to enable a ‘see and treat’ approach during the patient’s initial appointment, reducing the need for multiple follow-ups. The services work alongside an experienced nurse prescribing team, comprising independent nurse prescribers qualified to manage patients on systemic and biologic therapies. Clinical offerings include day surgery, minor operations, dermoscopy, patch testing, photodynamic therapy, and phototherapy. The focus remains firmly on meeting patients’ needs and preferences, with their wellbeing placed at the heart of all decision-making.
We work with NHS trusts and integrated care boards to deliver over 100,000 new patient consultations annually including the full cancer pathway, biologics and subspecialities. We are a GMC recognised designated body for revalidation and provide annual appraisals for our consultants as part of this process.
If you are interested, or would like some further information, please get in touch with Olivia Turner or forward your CV to Oturner@18weeksupport.com.