Staff Nurse - Dermatology Skin Cancer Services

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated experienced nurse with excellent communication skills to join the St John's Institute of Dermatology Team.

Our Dermatology skin cancer unit comprises of the Photopheresis, melanoma, lymphoma, and general clinics. You will be expected to rotate between these units. Our Photopheresis department is a nurse-led service. Photopheresis or ECP (Extracorporeal Photopheresis) is a form of apheresis and photodynamic therapy where blood is treated with a photosensitizing agent, exposed to ultraviolet light (UVA), and returned to the patient.

We perform biopsies for various dermatological conditions and provide nurse-led services for skin cancer. You will have opportunities to assist in outpatient surgeries, practice complex wound care, and become an expert in skin cancer prevention. All necessary training will be provided.

Closing Date: 13th May 2025

Interview Date: 21st May 2025

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant must demonstrate commitment, the ability to prioritize work, and flexibility. Working well within multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and experiences is essential.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust includes five of the UK's leading hospitals—Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton, and Harefield—and community services in Lambeth and Southwark. We have a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research, and innovation.

As one of the UK's busiest and most successful trusts, we offer specialist care in various fields and are part of King's Health Partners, one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, with world-class clinical services, teaching, and research facilities.

Job responsibilities

You should demonstrate commitment, adaptability, and support for change as we expand our services. Please see the attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Value and Behaviour

• Value and demonstrate professional behaviour

Experience

• Experience in relevant areas
• Experience administering intravenous therapy
• Completion of preceptorship
• Previous nursing experience in other fields

Skills

• Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practice
• Basic computer skills
• Able to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care programmes
• IT skills and awareness of NHS structure and organisation

Qualifications

• RN1/RN2/RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register, appropriate for the area of speciality
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Relevant qualifications or courses for the area

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust