Staff Nurse Dermatology Surgery & Laser Unit

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Band 5 Nurse in the Dermatological Surgery and Laser Unit in London. You'll work with advanced surgical techniques, provide care for skin cancer patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering excellent patient outcomes. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills in a specialist area while ensuring high standards of patient safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Completion of a specialized dermatology care course.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with skin cancer.
• Assist in performing dermatological surgeries, including biopsies.
• Support laser therapy treatments and complex wound management.

Skills

Patient Care

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Dermatology Care Course

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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

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02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job overview

Band 5 Nurse – Dermatological Surgery and Laser Unit

Our Dermatological Surgery and Laser Unit is seeking an experienced and motivated Band 5 Nurse to join our specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge surgical techniques, such as Mohs micrographic surgery, in the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer on both the face and body.

As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Assist in Mohs micrographic surgery, performing procedures in an outpatient setting
• Support the management of a wide range of dermatological conditions through minor surgery and biopsies
• Work closely with our dedicated team of doctors and nurses to deliver high-quality patient care
• Rotate through various areas of dermatology and skin cancer services, gaining invaluable experience and expertise

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 5 Nurse with a genuine interest in dermatology and skin cancer treatments. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
• organisational, and interpersonal skills
• A proactive approach to continuous professional development
• The ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment and support change as we expand our service

If you are passionate about dermatology and skin cancer care and are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

Advert Closing Date: 20th July 2025

Interview Date: 30th July 2025

Main duties of the job

• Specialist Patient Care: Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with skin cancer, from diagnosis through to treatment and discharge, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout their journey.
• Clinical Practice: Provide evidence-based nursing assessments, care planning, interventions, and evaluations in designated clinical areas, prioritising patient needs and adhering to high standards of care.
• Surgical Assistance: Assist in outpatient surgical procedures, including Mohs micrographic surgery, under the guidance of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring a safe and efficient surgical environment.
• Complex Wound Management: Take responsibility for the care and management of complex wounds, demonstrating expertise in post-operative care and skin cancer prevention strategies.
• Laser Treatment Support: Support the use of lasers in treating conditions such as vascular lesions and scarring, ensuring patients receive safe and effective treatments.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside our experienced dermatology team, contributing to patient care plans, attending multidisciplinary meetings, and ensuring continuity of care.
• Prioritisation and Flexibility: The ability to manage and prioritize your workload effectively, adapting to the dynamic pace of this specialist service while remaining flexible to the needs of the team and patients.

Working for our organisation

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Administration and Discharge: Take responsibility for the admission, care, and discharge of patients undergoing dermatological surgeries (including biopsies and Mohs micrographic surgery), ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and care.

Surgical Assistance: Assist in performing dermatological surgeries, including biopsies and Mohs micrographic surgery, providing support to the surgical team to ensure safe and efficient procedures.

Laser Therapy Assistance: Assist in the delivery of laser therapy treatments for conditions such as vascular lesions and scarring, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients throughout the treatment process.

Audit and Quality Improvement: Contribute to audits and quality improvement projects, actively seeking opportunities to enhance service delivery and patient care within the unit.

Patient Safety and Wellbeing: Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of patients. Ensure that care is delivered in a manner that prioritizes patient safety, comfort, and dignity.

Nursing Assessments and Care Planning: Recognise significant observations and use these to initiate nursing assessments, develop personalized care plans, and implement effective nursing interventions.

Professional Accountability: Be fully accountable for your nursing practice in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Take responsibility for sustaining and improving your knowledge, skills, and professional competence.

Health and Safety Awareness: Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety at Work Act, with a thorough understanding of its implications. Follow departmental policies and procedures to maintain a safe working environment for patients and staff.

Person specification

Qualification

• RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register.
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Dermatology Care Course

Skills

• Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to administer prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood products
• Experience with skin cancer patients

Experience

• Experience of working in the relevant area
• Experiencing of coordinating a shift
• Completion of preceptorship
• Experience of administering intravenous drug therapy
• Supervision of junior staff
• Experience with Day Surgery settings
• Experience in acute clinical setting

Value and Behaviour

• Value and Behaviour

Guy’s and St Thomas’celebrates, respects and values the diversity of its staff and patients. We review our policies, procedures and practices to ensure that all employees, patients and carers are treated equitable according to their needs. We are actively committed to ensuring that no one who applies for a job, works or study’s at the Trust, or accesses our services is discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity , gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, or marital/civil partnership.