Staff Nurse - Dermatology Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

"Bis Art" CJSC. BAL Trademark; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Dermatology Team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse, providing essential care across two sites. This role offers the chance to diversify your clinical skills, including providing RN cover for Neurology Clinics. You'll be integral to the smooth running of the Dermatology Outpatients Department, supervising staff and supporting patients. Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for career progression and a competitive benefits package. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a supportive team dedicated to high standards of care.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK.
• Enrolled in a course expecting to receive NMC PIN within 2-3 months.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Judgment Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) Qualification

NMC PIN

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 2 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 supervising and developing untrained staff and supporting patients, families, and carers.

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

Communication and Relationships

1. To communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure understanding, incorporating preferred ways of communication, culture, and background. To effectively communicate complex and sensitive information.
2. To agree communication arrangements with patients, families, and carers, document these as per Trust policy, and uphold patient confidentiality. To influence and develop knowledge, ideas, and work practices in self and others.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

1. To undertake data collection effectively using the agreed system and use judgmental skills to decide and recommend the best course of action, including escalation as appropriate.
2. To undertake initial patient assessments, considering health, safety, and wellbeing, and devising and delivering 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 partners. We value our core principles of care, appreciation, and inspiration, and seek individuals who embody these values.

In return, we offer roles with purpose and flexibility, with opportunities for career progression. Our scale allows us to provide challenging and rewarding opportunities. Benefits include a competitive package, generous annual leave, flexible working, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities to support work-life balance.

This vacancy is open to those with a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK, or those enrolled in a course expecting to receive their full NMC PIN within 2-3 months.

Please note, an NMC PRN PIN is not sufficient for this role. The NCA no longer accepts applications from international nurses and midwives who have not completed all competencies for a full NMC PIN, as the OSCE program is paused indefinitely. For more information, visit the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/

For detailed role responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. Additional information about working at the Northern Care Alliance can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack or on our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Sunday 11 May 2025.

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