Dermatology Nurse - Guildford
Job overview
An exciting opportunity for 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Essential criteria- Registered General Nurse
Experience
Essential criteria- · 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
Essential criteria- · 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
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.
If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.
ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching. Please contact the recruitment team for more information.