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
Employer heading
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
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen Magee
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07812275466
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