Dermatology Patch Testing Nurse

NHS; Oldham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a Dermatology Patch Testing Nurse to deliver specialist patch testing services to patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis. Responsibilities include preparing allergen panels, performing tests, and providing patient education while working closely with dermatology consultants to ensure safe and effective care. Candidates should be registered nurses with dermatology experience and strong communication skills. This role contributes to improving patient care access across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in dermatology or allergy services is essential.
• Patch testing experience is required.
• Commitment to safe, evidence-based, high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply dermatology patch test panels.
• Perform 48-hour and 7296-hour patch test readings and document results.
• Communicate findings to dermatology clinicians.

Skills

Patient education

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN) with active NMC registration

Job description

The Dermatology Patch Testing Nurse is responsible for delivering specialist patch testing services to patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis. This includes preparing and applying allergen panels, carrying out follow-up readings, providing detailed patient education, and ensuring accurate documentation. The nurse works alongside dermatology consultants and the wider clinical team to deliver safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

• Prepare and apply dermatology patch test panels.
• Perform 48-hour and 7296-hour patch test readings and document results.
• Provide clear patient education before, during, and after testing.
• Maintain allergen supplies and ensure proper storage and stock control.
• Record all procedures and outcomes in the electronic patient record system.
• Communicate findings to dermatology clinicians and assist with patient management.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control and clinic safety policies.

About us

For over two decades, Health Harmonie has proudly partnered with the NHS to deliver high-quality, community-based care across the UK. Our goal is to reduce waiting times and improve access to person-centred services in local settings helping to ease pressure on both primary and secondary care.

Job responsibilities

• Prepare and apply dermatology patch test panels.
• Perform 48-hour and 7296-hour patch test readings and document results.
• Provide clear patient education before, during, and after testing.
• Maintain allergen supplies and ensure proper storage and stock control.
• Record all procedures and outcomes in the electronic patient record system.
• Communicate findings to dermatology clinicians and assist with patient management.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control and clinic safety policies.

Person Specification

Experience

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with active NMC registration.
• - Experience in dermatology or allergy services essential
• - Patch testing experience required.
• - Strong communication, assessment, and patient-education skills.
• - Attention to detail and ability to follow clinical protocols.
• - Commitment to safe, evidence-based, high-quality patient care.

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.