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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 28.5 hours per week (flexible over 3-4days)
Job ref
164-7380767
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Treatment centre
Town
Nottnigham
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/11/2025 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Deputy Sister Dermatology

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Specialty for a Deputy Sister, Band 6 with 2 years post graduate experience. We offer a supportive teamwork structure and an opportunity to further your leadership and management skills.

We are looking for a dedicated, patient focused deputy sister, who is committed to providing the highest standards of nursing care for our patient’s in dermatology including light therapy, photodynamic therapy  and specialist clinics.

You will work closely with all members of the nursing team including Matron, Deputy Sister  and members of the MDT contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce.

If you are enthusiastic, able to work in a demanding, yet rewarding environment within a friendly, supportive team, then we are what you are looking for.

Main duties of the job

During regular clinical session, act as a role model and a teacher, working alongside other staff and visiting patients in the waiting areas to ensure standards of care are maintained and patient experience meets expectations

To support the Matron in seeking/evaluating appropriate findings to implements Evidence Based Practice and the continual improvement of dermatology care

Improve and maintain standards of essential nursing care by working with the Lead Nurse and using the tools such as clinical benchmarking, clinical audit and professional guidelines

Ensure high quality, Evidence Based Care is offered to the patients and, with the Lead Nurse, identify the common issues which affect the quality of care, devising clear action plans to address any shortcomings ensuring agreed action is undertaken

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work with the Matron and other Deputy Sister  colleagues to ensure appropriate staff numbers and skills are scheduled on a daily basis, deploying staff appropriately according to their skills and experience, liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team and departments as appropriate

To undertake performance review appraisals annually and facilitate team members objectives and personal development plans

To undertake return to work sickness/absence reviews in conjunction with the Matron/deputy sister.

To identify hazards relating to clinical and non-clinical risks and undertake identified risk assessments. Ensure that the junior staffs also see this as important, by maintaining a culture which will support the delivery of both clinical and non-clinical governance within the department.

 

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • NMC registered
  • Band 5 experience of 2 years
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Dermatology experience
Desirable criteria
  • Dermatology experience
  • Leadership experience

Essential

Essential criteria
  • NMC registered
  • Band 5 experience of 2 years
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Communication skills
  • Evidence of team working
Desirable criteria
  • Dermatology experience
  • Band 6 experience
  • Leadership experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen Magee
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07812275466
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