Phototherapy Nurse

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the nursing team of our NHS community dermatology service in West Kent, based in Borough Green, which provides Consultant led clinics to the local population. We are currently seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic registered nurse to join the dermatology nursing team. The successful candidate will be trained and achieve competencies in nurse led phototherapy treatments.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care across dermatology and phototherapy services.
• Support consultants and clinicians during surgical and dermatology procedures, including theatre preparation and assisting in clinic.
• Provide expert advice and support to patients before, during and after treatment, including telephone advice where appropriate.
• Prepare clinical areas, maintain accurate patient records and ensure the safe use of equipment and clinical resources.
• Promote the highest standards of patient safety, infection prevention, COSHH compliance and clinical governance.
• Work autonomously while effectively prioritising workload and contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate professionally with patients, colleagues, GPs, hospitals and other healthcare professionals.
• Respond confidently to emergencies, incidents and patient concerns, ensuring excellent standards of care at all times.
• Maintain compliance with the NMC Code, organisational policies and professional standards.

Contribute to service improvement, clinical education, research and your own ongoing professional development.

About us
Kent Integrated Dermatology Service (KIDS) and Sussex Community Dermatology Service (SCDS) is a busy community dermatology service stretching across North and West Kent, Coastal West Sussex, Horsham & Mid Sussex and Crawley CCGs. SCDS also has a sister service called Surrey Dermatology Service which covers Surrey Heath and Guildford & Waverley CCGs.The clinical team consists of consultants and GPwSIs as well as registered trained nurses and health care assistants.

Job responsibilities
Kent Integrated Dermatology Service (KIDS) and Sussex Community Dermatology Service (SCDS) is a busy community dermatology service stretching across North and West Kent, Coastal West Sussex, Horsham & Mid Sussex and Crawley CCGs. SCDS also has a sister service called Surrey Dermatology Service which covers Surrey Heath and Guildford & Waverley CCGs.The clinical team consists of consultants and GPwSIs as well as registered trained nurses and health care assistants.

The service aims to see and treat patients during their initial appointment in order to avoid the patient having numerous follow-up appointments. The clinical services available to the patients within our service include day surgery, minor operations, patch testing, photodynamic therapy, skin prick tests and phototherapy.

The team is committed to individual learning, professional development and strives for excellence in patient care. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will enhance this reputation and promote high standards of clinical care and assist the clinical team in the service and delivery of the dermatology and phototherapy service to all patients.

Main Duties

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care across dermatology and phototherapy services.
• Support consultants and clinicians during surgical and dermatology procedures, including theatre preparation and assisting in clinic.
• Provide expert advice and support to patients before, during and after treatment, including telephone advice where appropriate.
• Prepare clinical areas, maintain accurate patient records and ensure the safe use of equipment and clinical resources.
• Promote the highest standards of patient safety, infection prevention, COSHH compliance and clinical governance.
• Work autonomously while effectively prioritising workload and contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate professionally with patients, colleagues, GPs, hospitals and other healthcare professionals.
• Respond confidently to emergencies, incidents and patient concerns, ensuring excellent standards of care at all times.
• Maintain compliance with the NMC Code, organisational policies and professional standards.

Contribute to service improvement, clinical education, research and your own ongoing professional development.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should be able to work within a professional team environment.

They will be highly patient focused, demonstrate a proactive approach to professional development and be committed to the development of the phototherapy service. Experience in dermatology and phototherapy is preferred but not essential as full training will be given. The successful candidate will be supported by the clinical team however they must be able to show initiative and flexibility when working with clinicians or in nurse led clinics.

This permanent role is contracted for 30.5 hours per week. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8am-7pm

If you are a compassionate registered nurse with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and a commitment to high standards of patient care, then we would like to hear from you.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse

Experience
Essential

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse

Desirable

• Experience working in Dermatology or Phototherapy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.