Staff Nurse - Dermatology

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL ROLE FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE RUH ONLY

We are currently looking to recruit a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our dedicated Dermatology Outpatient team.

We provide expert care for both outpatients and inpatients with dermatological problems, including management of acute dermatological cases and emergencies. We assist in the running of clinics for Adult/Paediatric dermatology, Acne treatment, biologics, skin surgery and skin cancer, vulval clinics, immunosuppressed patients and contact allergy with patch testing. We are responsible for a very busy Dermatology Day Treatment Unit offering Inpatient and Outpatient advice, Phototherapy, Topical therapies and Wound care management including complicated leg ulcers. The nursing team are supported by consultant dermatologists/resident doctors, skin cancer nurse specialists and admin staff. We are involved in research, audits, and education and offer training for all staff.

The team have a fantastic reputation within the Trust, holding 'Silver Accreditation' status; providing excellent care at every level. We pride ourselves in our friendliness and the ability to function efficiently as a team, being supportive and inclusive. We aspire for all our nurses to display compassion, motivation and reliability; this is to provide a quality experience for all our patients.

It is crucial the successful candidate can work effectively within a team, demonstrating consistent professionalism and always focusing on patient centered care.

Main duties of the job

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating plans of patient care
• To work closely with the multi-disciplinary team
• To provide education to both patients, carers, and staff
• To promote healthy lifestyle changes
• To assist with audit and establishing new protocols/care pathways to provide high quality, safe care.
• To complete accurate documentation both written and electronically
• Prepare and coordinate clinics so they run safely and efficiently – this will involve housekeeping duties and stock control management.
• To administer Phototherapy to patients
• To assist with supporting minor surgical procedures
• To assist with the delivery of a patch testing
• To perform medical photography
• To provide wound care and topical treatments, including Doppler and compression bandaging
• To be a mentor new staff and students
• To engage in research and provide evidence-based care
• To maintain CPD and NMC revalidation requirements

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing – and yes, we even have a pool!

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications And Training

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse 1 with NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of willingness to undertake courses /gain knowledge, skills and experience relevant to Dermatology Care

Desirable criteria

• Dermatology Nursing ENB 393 or other recognised Dermatology nursing course.
• Teaching qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within specialty area and the application of this in practice.
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how to apply it to self.
• Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour.
• Demonstrates an empathetic and caring approach to patients and relatives and ensure that patients’ dignity & respect is always maintained.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in nursing working in acute setting
• Experience working in Dermatology
• Experience supporting student nurses, newly qualified staff or HCSW

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Documents to download

• Band 5 Dermatology Staff Nurse (PDF, 276.3KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Elizabeth Perkins Perkins Job title Senior Sister Email address ***email_hidden*** Telephone number View phone number on uk.workus.org