A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dermatology department, based at Corbett Hospital Stourbridge, for a Band 5 staff nurse part time (26 hrs) to fulfil a range of Dermatology skills.

We invite applications from registered nurses, with Dermatology experience and proven knowledge and competency in the provision, and delivery of Dermatology services. The post holder will have the ability to organise and manage their own caseload of Phototherapy patients and provide clinical care for dermatological conditions such as eczema psoriasis and Vitiligo.

Also to assist doctors with biopsy procedures and development to be able to perform basic punch biopsies.

The post holder will be responsible for following policies procedures and national guidelines for phototherapy/Iontophoresis and minor biopsies that is compliant with the clinical standards and guidance set by The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) (BAD 2016) and British Dermatology Nursing Guidelines (BDNG)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, provision and implementation of Dermatological care to patients in accordance with their needs including the delivery of specialist skills such as phototherapy, minor surgery, Iontophoresis and patch testing. They will be required to actively participate in the teaching and supervision of other nursing and non-nursing staff. The post holder will also be required to take a lead / link role for the nursing Dermatology department to be determined on appointment/appraisal.

The post holder may be required to take charge of the team in the absence of the lead nurse/ shift lead and to hold the emergency bleep for Corbett hospital.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of excellent health care, improved health for all. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• First Level Registered Nurse
• Dermatology qualification/experience
• Evidence of professional development
• Evidence of undertaking a recognised course of study in teaching and assessing, or willingness to complete

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute hospital in a Dermatology Setting
• Substantial post registration experience
• Completion of preceptorship/support skills
• Willingness to complete relevant courses to the specialist area

Desirable

• Research awareness
• Evidence of projects/research undertaken on own initiative

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Good organisational skills and ability to work independently or also part of the team
• Able to assess plan implement and evaluate care
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload
• Able to manage a group of patients
• Able to keep full and accurate records of documentation
• Able to work flexibly e.g. internal rotation
• Keen to develop own skills and develop nursing practice

Employer details

Employer name

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Russells Hall Hospital

Dudley

Dudley

DY1 2HQ

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