Patch Testing Nurse

NHS; North Shields; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a dedicated Phototherapy/Patch-Testing Nurse to join a dynamic dermatology team within community clinics. This role offers the chance to provide exceptional patient care, manage your own caseload, and contribute to the development of nurse-led services. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree, significant experience in dermatology, and a commitment to patient education and health promotion. Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while enhancing your professional skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with significant post registration experience.
• Knowledge of Dermatology and experience in treatments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care in nurse-led follow-up clinics.
• Support patient pathways in dermatology and promote health.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Nursing

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the dermatology team for a Phototherapy/Patch-Testing Nurse to work within established Community Dermatology clinics, which currently run Monday-Sunday.

Main duties of the job

The Phototherapy/Patch Testing Nurse will be able to provide high standards of care in various Nurse-led follow-up clinics including:

• Patch Testing
• Phototherapy (Narrowband UVB)

Job responsibilities

• Completion of investigations, treatments, nurse led clinics, as well as supporting numerous dermatology clinics, and supporting to ensure the completion of appropriate dermatology pathway.
• To support patient pathways in dermatology and participate fully in the treatment and monitoring of the patients.
• To support and advise patients on the promotion of health and prevention of illness, teaching patients and their relatives where appropriate.
• To support the community dermatology clinics and provide education and resources for patients and families.
• The post holder will be expected to demonstrate self-initiative as well as the ability to manage their own caseload for the Nurse follow-up clinics.
• Must be willing to undertake any necessary training.
• Ability to work independently and also as part of the Dermatology team.
• Flexibility in working days is essential to ensure service levels are maintained.
• Report to the Clinical Governance Manager and work with them to audit and develop the nurse-led follow-up services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• You will be a registered nurse with significant post registration experience and excellent organisational and communication skills.
• You will hold a degree in Nursing and have knowledge of Dermatology and experience of delivering Dermatology treatments is essential.

Experience

• Minimum 12 months experience in dermatology - Eczema.
• Minimum 12 months experience in Phototherapy and Patch Testing.
• Ability to read/interpret results.

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.