Dermatology Nurse

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Nurse has arisen to join our Dermatology nursing team at Epsom General Hospital. We are looking for a registered nurse with previous experience in Dermatology, able to work with minimal supervision when required, or interested in developing their skills further. This role is not suitable for newly qualified nurses.

You will be joining a busy multidisciplinary team divided across all the Trust sites, although the main base for this role will be at Epsom hospital. You should be highly motivated with excellent team working, communication, and interpersonal skills. You are expected to support the Clinical Nurse specialists and Medical team in planning, developing, and delivering dermatology services and be able to organise and manage your own workload.

Working across all aspects of care delivery in Dermatology outpatient clinics, the post holder must have clinical knowledge of dermatology conditions and minor procedures. You will be required to demonstrate comprehensive assessment skills, knowledge of evidence-based practice, and critical appraisal skills in applying theory to practice.

The successful candidates must be capable of working independently to provide evidence-based interventions to patients, demonstrating expert clinical skills and knowledge whilst promoting patient-focused care.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Dermatology Team, the post holder will provide a quality specialist service to Dermatology patients by delivering clinics such as Photodynamic Therapy, Patch Testing, and minor procedures.

Assist the Dermatology Clinical nurse specialists and Medical Team in the delivery of hospital follow-up care such as post-procedure wound care, topical therapy, diagnostic testing, disease severity assessments, and skin cancer surveillance/support clinics as appropriate and under supervision.

Contribute to the provision of an effective nurse service ensuring delivery that is sensitive to patient and department needs, innovative, and meets defined national and local standards.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Dermatology Nurse role at Epsom and St Helier Hospital.

Person Specification Nursing Qualification and Training

• Registered General Nurse

Experience

• Relevant experience at Band 5 or above
• Broad range of clinical experience
• Attendance at Dermatology Update sessions or training courses
• Experience of working in an MDT
• Specialist knowledge of Dermatology conditions

Skills and abilities

• Ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision
• Able to recognise own boundaries of practice
• Able to respond to emergency situations
• Able to communicate efficiently and effectively with other departments and healthcare professionals
• Teaching staff and patients
• Maintain standards or protocols of care
• Computer skills

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.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Lead Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

£34,521 to £41,956 a year inclusive of HCAS