Band 5 Registered Nurse - Dermatology

NHS; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust seeks a dedicated Band 5 Registered Nurse for Dermatology in Solihull. The role includes multiple clinical responsibilities within a supportive team. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills, a commitment to patient advocacy, and relevant nursing qualifications.

Qualifications

• 1 year post registration experience required.
• Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care.
• Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality nursing care in designated areas.
• Use evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient care.
• Promote a clean, safe environment and comply with policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Advocacy

Education

Level 1 Registered Nurse

Job description

Go back University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 5 Registered Nurse - Dermatology

The closing date is 30 June 2025

OPD Dermatology has multiple exciting opportunities for a Band 5 nurse to join our dedicated team.

We have a number of full time posts available within our Solihull Department.

We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic individuals with an interest in Dermatology nursing to join our well established team of staff. You will become part of a dedicated team who cover a wide range of specialities including skin surgery, light therapy, cutaneous allergy testing and nurse led therapies including nurse led biopsy clinics and wound management clinics, along with ensuring that an effective and high quality service is delivered to all patients.

As a band 5 you will work within your own initiative as well as being a valuable team player, enjoying the challenges of a busy outpatient department. You must be enthusiastic and motivated with excellent communication skills and have a commitment to provide exceptional patient care.

If you feel you are ready for a challenge you may like to join our supportive and caring team, which works together to provide the highest standards for our patients.

We are a friendly and approachable team so for further information and possible informal visit please contact Senior Sister Charlotte Louise Wood, Sister Faryal, Abbey or Usha on 0121 424 4163

Main duties of the job

Carry out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality care is delivered.

Be responsible for completing/ undertaking relevant nursing/ clinical procedures and practice underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience

Use up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, communicate findings, influence changes and promote health and best practice.

The individual must make person centred, evidence based judgements in partnership with others involved in the care process to ensure high quality care

Act as advocate for patients within the areas, to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care

Ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a positive patient experience, having regard to their customs, beliefs and ethnicity

Promote a clean and safe environment for staff, patients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation /policies and procedures.

Ensure accurate, legible and timely documentation relating to all aspects of patients care and treatment both paper based and electronically

Develop and initiate nursing assessments and care plans based on assessment and observation of the patient's physical and psychological well-being / illness

Work alongside other health care professionals to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities

Achieve and maintain skills and clinical competencies specific to the post/ department role including equipment training

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

• *Level 1 Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration
• *Recognition of the accountability of a registered nurse
• *Evidence of a professional portfolio

Experience

• *Minimum of 1 year post registration experience
• *Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care
• *Knowledge of NMC Code of Conduct
• *Knowledge of preceptorship
• *To be able to share/teach knowledge and experience to other healthcare professionals

Additional Criteria

• *Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
• *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• *Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
• * Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development
• *Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required
• *Ability to act on own initiative

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.

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust