Dermatology Nurse

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust is seeking a Dermatology Nurse to join the team at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton. The post holder will provide dermatology nursing care to patients and families and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based practice.

The role requires a Registered General Nurse with post-registration training and ongoing professional development, and involves leadership and service development to support national and trust targets.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse with current registration.
• Evidence of post-registration training and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide dermatology nursing care to patients and families.
• Act as a resource for other professionals.
• Lead and participate in service developments to meet targets.

Skills

Registered General Nurse

Leadership

Education & training

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Post registration training

Tools

Budgetary management

Job description

Site St Helier Hospital Town Carshalton Salary £45,953 - £54,254 pro rata pa Inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious Dermatology Nurse to join their team.-

The post holder will provide dermatology nursing care to patients and their families, and act as a resource for other professionals. This isachieved by skills and experience and expert knowledge gained through additional specialist training. Working with the multi-disciplinary team and external agencies, the post holder will play a key role on ongoing service developments to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice and assist in meeting National and Trust targets/objectives.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Practice
• Education training and development
• Evaluation of care and research
• Management of service
• Professional leadership and development
• Human Resources (supplementary information)

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.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

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.

Qualifications and Training

• Registered General Nurse
• Evidence of post registration training and continued professional development.

Experience

• experience in a management /leadership role
• Experience of teaching and training
• Evidence of developing new ways of working and management of change
• Evidence of improving the patient experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Up to date knowledge of nursing initiatives and department of health improvement schemes
• Understand Patient and Public involvement in the NHS
• Understand Patient and Public involvement in the NHS
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Operational management skills
• Budgetary management skills

Your recruitment team
The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:
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Your application
Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the job description and person specification , as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.

Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence
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References
Please provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history , including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.

Closing date
To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date , please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.

Name Annamma Raji George

Job title Associate Director of Medicine

Email address [e-mail]

Telephone number 07353166238

Additional information

Please contact Marjo Thomson if you require any further information on the role:

[e-mail] or 07975232550