Dermatology Patch Testing Nurse

18 Week Support; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Rotherham is seeking a skilled Dermatology Patch Testing Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting the patch testing process, assessing care plans, and educating patients. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of outpatient experience and be currently practicing in Dermatology. This position offers flexible working to contribute towards reducing NHS waiting lists.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in an outpatient setting.
• Current practice in Dermatology or 6 months practice in Dermatology in the last 12 months.
• UK registration with current professional status.

Responsibilities

• Support patch testing process including application, reading, and interpretation.
• Assess and evaluate individual care plans for patch testing patients.
• Provide patient education on patch testing procedures and aftercare.

Skills

Patch testing experience

Patient education

Collaboration with multidisciplinary team

Job description

Overview

Dermatology Patch Testing Nurse

Join our dedicated Dermatology team and help reduce NHS waiting lists with expert care. We are looking for experienced Dermatology Nurses with a passion for patch testing and skin care to join our Patch Testing service, working with a highly experienced clinical team. This is an opportunity to contribute to the diagnosis and management of contact dermatitis and other skin conditions, while developing specialist skills in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the full patch testing process, including application, reading, and interpretation in line with clinical protocols
• Assess, plan, and evaluate individual care plans for patients undergoing patch testing
• Provide clear patient education on the patch testing procedure and aftercare
• Collaborate closely with dermatology consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Deliver high-quality wound care and topical treatments where needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow up on patient results

About Us

18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specializing in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house teams, allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care.

Details

Date posted: 02 July 2025

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Bank

Duration: 90 days

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: E0341-25-0134

Job locations: Central Railway Station, Central Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1QH

Job Description & Requirements

Essential

• Patch testing experience
• 2 years minimum experience within outpatient setting
• Currently practicing in Dermatology or has practised within Dermatology for a minimum of 6 months in the last 12 months
• UK registration with current professional status

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check will be required.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer

18 Week Support Limited

Address: Central Railway Station, Central Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1QH

Employer's website: https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/