Staff Nurse - Dermatology

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits to join a dedicated Dermatology Team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse. This role not only allows you to contribute to a growing service but also provides the chance to diversify your clinical skills with responsibilities in Neurology Clinics. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of outpatient services, supporting patients and their families, and developing untrained staff. This position offers a fulfilling career path within a large NHS Trust committed to high standards of care and community health. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, flexible working hours, and the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working hours

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Must be a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse.
• Expected to progress towards competencies for administering Phototherapy treatments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the smooth running of clinics and theatre sessions.
• Supervise and develop untrained staff while supporting patients and families.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Clinical skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our supportive and dedicated Dermatology Team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated nurse to contribute to our growing Dermatology Service, which operates across two sites: Altrincham and Stockport.

This role includes the added responsibility of providing Registered Nurse (RN) cover for the Neurology Clinics held at the Altrincham site, making it ideal for a nurse eager to diversify their clinical skills.

The post holder will be responsible for the smooth running of clinics and theatre sessions within the Dermatology Outpatients Department, including supervision and development of untrained staff, and supporting patients, families, and carers.

There is an expectation to progress towards competencies for administering Phototherapy treatments.

Communication and Relationships

• To communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure understanding, considering preferred communication methods, culture, and background. To effectively communicate complex and sensitive information.
• To agree on communication arrangements with patients, families, and carers, document these as per Trust policy, and uphold patients' rights to confidentiality. To influence and develop knowledge, ideas, and work practices in oneself and others.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

• To undertake effective data collection using the agreed system. To use judgement to decide and recommend the best course of action, including escalation as appropriate.
• To undertake initial patient assessments, considering health, safety, and wellbeing, and to devise and deliver appropriate care plans.

Management and Organisational Skills

1. To practice in accordance with the professional, ethical, and legal framework for nursing.
2. To discuss and agree on short, medium, or long-term goals, prioritize care, and develop plans with patients, families, carers, and the healthcare team.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospitals and the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and are looking for people who demonstrate our three core values: care, appreciate, and inspire.

In return, we offer a role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA provide more challenges and opportunities so your career can progress. Joining us also grants access to a competitive benefits package, including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, supporting a better work-life balance.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Helen Ryan
• Job Title: Lead Nurse, Dermatology at Stockport
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]