Staff Nurse - Dermatology Clinic

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to oversee general dermatology and urgent skin cancer clinics. The ideal candidate will provide nursing support in specialized services, conduct assessments, and assist the team in delivering excellent patient care. A current NMC registration and relevant nursing qualifications are essential for this role.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for equality and diversity

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration.
• BSc in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing, minimum.
• Recent clinical nursing experience, essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general dermatology clinics and urgent skin cancer clinics.
• Provide nursing support in specialist services.
• Conduct dermatology assessments and diagnostic tests.

Skills

Communication skills

Caring and hardworking attitude

Ability to work in a challenging environment

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

BSc in Nursing (Diploma in Nursing minimum)

Post registration qualification in relevant specialty

Job description

Overview

To oversee both general dermatology clinics and urgent skin cancer clinics supporting patients and clinicians. Provide nursing support within dermatology outpatients clinics including dressing clinic, phototherapy and patch testing. Conduct dermatology assessments and diagnostic tests. Demonstrate good communication skills, caring and hardworking professional individual committed to working in a busy, challenging environment and assist the team in delivering excellent patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee general dermatology clinics and urgent skin cancer clinics.
• Provide nursing support in specialist services including dressing clinic, phototherapy and patch testing.
• Conduct dermatology assessments and diagnostic tests.
• Assist the team in delivering excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, current NMC registration.
• BSc in Nursing (Diploma in Nursing minimum).
• Post registration qualification in relevant specialty (essential).
• Recent clinical nursing experience as a student or registered nurse (essential).
• Evidence of maintaining a clinical learning environment.

Desirable criteria

• Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor Training.
• Experience within relevant clinical setting.
• Evidence of working with learners.
• Sound clinical nursing knowledge and understanding of nursing issues and clinical governance.
• Demonstrates awareness of own limitations.
• Appropriate UK professional registration.

Benefits & Working hours

Benefits include flexible working options, support for equality and diversity, and a supportive team environment. Experience may vary depending on role and location.