Dermatology Outpatient Nurse - Dorset

18 Week Support; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible weekend work

Competitive remuneration

Collaborative clinical environment

Efficient patient flow focus

Impact on NHS wait times

Job summary

18 Week Support seeks an experienced Dermatology Outpatient Nurse to support weekend insourcing clinics across Dorset. Roles run Saturdays and Sundays, 08:00–18:00, providing patient-centred care within NHS outpatient settings.

Join a team alongside consultants and clinical staff, contributing to smooth clinic operations, patient assessments, and safe procedures. You will play a key role in improving access to dermatology services during peak weekend demand.

Qualifications

• Be currently working within an NHS dermatology service with supervision and leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience supporting patients in dermatology outpatient clinics.
• Experience in NHS dermatology outpatient and surgical settings.
• Excellent patient assessment, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up clinics, treatment rooms and equipment.
• Support outpatient clinic preparation and ensure required equipment is available.
• Conduct patient observations and assessments as needed.
• Assist consultants and clinicians during consultations and procedures.
• Support safe, efficient delivery of patient care.
• Provide patient education and treatment advice.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Ensure clinics run safely and in line with standards.

Skills

RN qualification

NMC registration

NHS dermatology experience

NHS dermatology surgical setting

Patient assessment & communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) qualification

NMC registration in good standing

Job description

Dermatology Outpatient Nurse – Weekend Insourcing Opportunities

Location: Dorset

Availability: Saturdays & Sundays

Hours: 08:00–18:00

Rates: Competitive

About the Role

We are currently seeking experienced Dermatology Outpatient Nurses to support weekend insourcing clinics across Dorset, helping NHS Trusts deliver waiting list initiatives and improve patient access to dermatology services.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced consultants and clinical teams within busy outpatient settings, providing high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the patient journey.

Successful candidates will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of outpatient clinics and treatment rooms, supporting clinicians in delivering safe and effective care.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Be currently working within an NHS dermatology service, providing supervision and leadership.
• Have recent, hands-on experience supporting patients within dermatology outpatient clinics.
• Have been actively undertaking this work for at least 6 months within the past 12 months.

You must also have:

• A Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Current NMC registration with no restrictions to practise.
• Proven experience working within an NHS dermatology outpatient setting.
• Proven experience working within an NHS dermatology surgical setting.
• Excellent patient assessment, communication and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up clinics, treatment rooms, equipment, instruments and procedure trolleys.
• Supporting outpatient clinic preparation and ensuring all necessary equipment is available.
• Conducting patient observations and assessments where appropriate.
• Assisting consultants and clinicians during patient consultations and procedures.
• Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of patient care.
• Providing patient education and treatment advice where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Ensuring clinics run safely and efficiently in line with clinical standards and patient safety requirements.

Why Join Us

• Flexible weekend opportunities to complement your existing commitments.
• Competitive remuneration for your skills, experience and expertise.
• Collaborative working environment alongside experienced consultants and clinical teams.
• Well-organised clinics with a focus on efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
• Meaningful contribution to NHS waiting list initiatives and improved patient access to dermatology services.