Specialist Nurse Minor Surgery within Dermatology and Plastic Surgery

Integrated Care System; North East; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the North East of England is seeking an experienced Specialist Nurse for minor surgery in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery. The role includes leading patient care initiatives, performing surgical procedures, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills and experience in plastic surgery. A competitive salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum is offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery.
• Ability to lead and manage patient care effectively.
• Strong clinical skills in surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the team for minor surgery in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery.
• Lead initiatives to improve clinical care standards.
• Support and manage a caseload of patients.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Knowledge in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Microsurgery experience

Education

Registered 1st level nurse with NMC Registration

Degree relevant to nursing practice

Non Medical Prescribing

Tools

Clinical systems

Microsoft packages

Job description

Go back County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Nurse Minor Surgery within Dermatology and Plastic Surgery

The closing date is 18 August 2025

The specialist SurgicalNurse for minor Surgery will Work as part of the see and treat team for skinsurgery within plastics and Dermatology

To be an experienced specialist nurse with knowledge and skills in the field of plasticand dermatology surgery, undertaking holistic assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in accordance with NationalGuidance.

To lead initiatives to continuously improvequality and clinical care standards.

To lead and provide seniornurse leadership for care of the patient with skin cancer or suspected skincancer.

To develop and continuouslyfocus on improving patient centred care and overall experience within the skincancer arena

Main duties of the job

Thepost holder is expected to work as part of a team and will report to the Matron,and will also work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary team inCDDFT.

The post will support theMatron - Surgery Care Group to ensure relevant policies and guidelines forPlastic Surgery and Dermatology are developed in line with national and localrequirements.

Are accountablepractitioners, working at the boundaries of their profession

Are innovative and skilledskilled at assessing, planning and managing care

Accept the responsibilityfor decisions made and actions taken

Maintains records.

Have the ability to seethe whole person, fuse biomedical science with the art of caring, providinghealth promotion advice, counselling, assessment, diagnosis, referral,treatment and discharge

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Over reliance onAI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances ofsuccess

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Job responsibilities

Thespecialist Surgical Nurse for minor Surgery will Work as part of the see andtreat team for skin surgery within plastics and Dermatology

To be an experienced specialist nursewith knowledge and skills in the fieldof plastic and dermatology surgery, undertaking holistic assessment, planning,implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in accordance with NationalGuidance.

To lead initiatives to continuously improvequality and clinical care standards.

To lead and provide seniornurse leadership for care of the patient with skin cancer or suspected skincancer.

To develop and continuouslyfocus on improving patient centred care and overall experience within the skincancer arena.

Responsible and accountable for the managementof a patient caseload within the specialty. The greater part of the time willbe carrying out surgical procedures e.g., See & Treat sessions anddedicated lists. This could include weekend and evening working. The remainingpart of the time will be dedicated to the required managerial activities,promoting education, participation in direct care, leading and monitoring thepatient safety agenda, participation in audit to improve care delivery andpatient outcomes.

To establish and maintain effective personalrelationships with patients and relatives and ensure that the individualsphysical, psychological and spiritual needs are identified.

Ensure patient needs are met by workingcollaboratively with other professionals and agencies, especially in relationto ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements, liaising with a wide remit ofagencies/multi-disciplinary teams, hospital based and community, and has a wideknowledge of all the services offered, e.g., has the authority to admit anddischarge patients and refer to other health care providers as appropriate.

Performs a comprehensiveproblem focused health history, physical examination, analyses and interpretshistory, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information todevelop differential diagnosis within specialist area.

Ensure patients are investigatedappropriately, interpretation of results e.g., understanding histology results,margins and depth for completion and communicate results to the patient, carerand GP/referrer. Deciding a management plan resulting in appropriate follow-up e.g.,and discharge.

Possess and demonstrateclinical skills and be able to deliver specialised nursing care, eg.,administering of local anaesthetic, perform wide local excisions, skin flapsand skin grafts. Use highly developed specialist knowledge to take InformedConsent from the patient by informing the patient and explaining the reason forthe procedure, benefits, risks, complications and effects of the intendeddiagnostic/ therapeutic surgical procedure, and any alternative treatments.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgentand emergency situations, complete and possess Advanced Life Support skills inorder to initiate first line treatment in emergency situations e.g.,Cardiac/Respiratory arrest

Deal with highly complex clinical situations e.g.,recognizing and instigating treatment in patients experiencing an adverseevents or reaction from the nurse led procedure. e.g., bleeding,respiratory/cardiac arrest.

Frequently and directlyinvolved in the giving of bad news to patients and/or relatives, e.g.,informing patients of a cancer. Provide support to anxious and /or relatives,demonstrating empathy and sensitivity in a professional manner.

Accountable for identifying the patientshealth education needs and collaboratively implementing programmes of healthpromotion according to the diagnosis.

Participate in discharge planning, e.g.,develop specialist programmes of care and provide individual dischargeprotocols and information packages for the safe discharge of patients followingdiagnostic procedures.

Autonomously discharge patients with benignconditions who are asymptomatic with normal histological findings.

Actively monitor to ensure safe prescribingand administration of drugs in accordance with current NMC guidelines and TrustPolicies.

Discuss the future management plan with thepatient and their carer if appropriate and liaise with the referring medicalpractitioner.

Communicate and liaise withprimary care colleagues regarding patient care, management and monitoring. Beresponsible for documentation of care and treatment and subsequentletter/report to GP.

Provide highly specialist advice and supportto colleagues regarding surgical procedures across primary and secondary care.

Work autonomously to carry out complex/specialistsurgical procedures e.g., patients who are taking anticoagulants and or have apacemaker / defibrillator insitu and initiate involvement with the cardiac team/ anaesthetist ensuring patient safety.

Competence in the use of all medical devicesand specialist equipment relevant to the role, e.g., bipolar machine andsurgical instruments.

Maintain a clinical portfolio of surgicalprocedures e.g., clear margins and log in accordance with standards andguidelines.

Participate in Specialist Nurse,Multidisciplinary Team, reginal quality assurance & other meetings relevantto upholding good clinical, professional and nursing practice in themulti-disciplinary team

Person Specification

Special Requirements

• Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good discipline and motivation.
• Able to make all travel requirements of the post
• Flexable approach to the service needs
• Ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability to changing environment.

Experience

• Leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge and experience in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery
• Experience of treatment and surgical skills.
• Evidence of contribution to Audit/Research
• Evidence of contribution to teaching

Special Skills & Knowledge

• Evidence and ability to prioratise workload.
• Demonstrates good IT skills and exoerience of using microsoft packages and clinical sytems.
• Demonstrates high level of interpersonal and effectice communication skills.
• Demonstrate Risk management and knowledge of Cliniocal Governance.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development in specialist area of practice
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
• Microsurgery experience

Qualifications

• Registered 1st level nurse with NMC Rgistration.
• Degree relevant to nursing practice.
• Non Medical Prescribing
• lesion recognition

Statutory Registration

• NMC registered Nurse

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.

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum, pro rata