Dermatology Patch Testing Nurse

18 Week Support Limited; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Dermatology Patch Testing Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting the patch testing process and providing patient education on procedures. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of outpatient experience and patch testing expertise. This position offers competitive pay and flexibility with weekend shifts.

Benefits

Total flexibility and shift options

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum experience within outpatient settings.
• Currently practicing in Dermatology or has practised within Dermatology for a minimum of 6 months in the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support the full patch testing process, including application, reading, and interpretation.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow up on patient results.

Skills

Patch testing experience

Job description

Dermatology Patch Testing Nurse Join our dedicated Dermatology team and help reduce NHS waiting lists with expert care.

Are you an experienced Dermatology Nurse with a passion for patch testing and skin care? We are currently looking for skilled and enthusiastic nurses to join our Patch Testing service, working alongside a highly experienced clinical team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the diagnosis and management of contact dermatitis and other skin conditions, while developing specialist skills in a collaborative environment.

Main duties

• 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.

Job summary

Dermatology Patch Testing Nurse Join our dedicated Dermatology team and help reduce NHS waiting lists with expert care.

Are you an experienced Dermatology Nurse with a passion for patch testing and skin care? We are currently looking for skilled and enthusiastic nurses to join our Patch Testing service, working alongside a highly experienced clinical team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the diagnosis and management of contact dermatitis and other skin conditions, while developing specialist skills in a collaborative environment.

Main duties

• 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are seeking Dermatology Nurses for weekend work with competitive rates. Join us across the country, working with experienced professionals and under the guidance of our 18 Week Clinical and Nurse Leads. What’s in it for you? Total flexibility, shift options to fit NHS and other commitments, ongoing opportunities, and competitive pay for your expertise.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Patch testing experience

Experience

Essential

• 2 years minimum experience within outpatient settings
• Currently practicing in Dermatology or has practised within Dermatology for a minimum of 6 months in the last 12 months

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: 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/