Band 5 Staff Nurse

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to contribute to the Dermatology Outpatients Department, with duties across clinics and theatre sessions. The role requires current NMC PIN and experience in outpatient care.

The post is based mainly in Altrincham/Stockport with potential coverage at other sites. You will work within a supportive team, prioritise patient care, and adhere to professional nursing standards while coordinating with the health care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC PIN to practice in the UK.
• Degree or diploma in nursing.
• Venepuncture competency.
• Teaching or mentoring qualification preferred.
• IT skills and use of electronic patient records.
• Clear verbal and written communication, with diverse backgrounds.
• Experience in Dermatology or outpatient care is desirable.
• Willingness to cover multiple sites (Altrincham/Stockport).

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of Dermatology Outpatients clinics and theatre sessions.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and staff.
• Collect and manage data using agreed systems and escalate as needed.
• Practice within professional, ethical and legal nursing frameworks.
• Plan care with patient, family/carer and health care team.

Skills

Venepuncture

IT Skills

Outpatient experience

Verbal and written communication

Dermatology knowledge

Education

Degree / diploma

Teaching / mentoring qualification

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for the smooth running of the clinics and theatre sessions within the Dermatology Outpatients Departments. Theatre experience is desirable., This vacancy is open to experienced nurses who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK. Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role. The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/ The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs. We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified. For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants. If you are applying for a secondment, please discuss this with your line manager before applying. Any secondment offer will be subject to management approval and service needs. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.

We are looking for a experienced, compassionate and motivated nurse to contribute to our growing Dermatology service. You main base will be Altrincham/Stockport but may need to cover other sites. You will communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure level of understanding incorporates preferred ways of communicating, culture and background. You will also be able to effectively communicate complex and sensitive information. Analytical and Judgemental Skills You will undertake data collection effectively using the agreed system to use judgemental skills to decide upon and recommend best course of action including escalation as appropriate. Management and Organisational skills You will practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal framework for nursing. You will discuss and agree short, medium or long term goals, prioritise care and develop plans with the patient, family carer and health care team.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
• Degree / diploma
• Venepuncture
• Teaching / mentoring qualification, Extensive post qualified experience
• IT Skills
• Communicates clearly and accurately verbally and in writing, Co-ordinator on ward
• Dermatological conditions
• Outpatient experience

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.