Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity contract, subject to the position holder's return date)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 days per week)
- Job ref
- 151-KMU263
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Frimley Park Hospital
- Town
- Frimely
- Salary
- £32,602 - £39,686 per annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Dermatology Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
An exciting oppurtunity for an enthusiatic nurse has come to join our dedicated dermatology nursing team in a 12-month maternity cover role. This is a full time position, offering an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, specialist care to patients with a variety of skin conditions.
In this role, you will be responsible for independently managing and delivering phototherapy, patch testing and responding to patient inquiries via the dermatology helpline. The post also includes essential administrative responsibilities to support the effective operation of the department.
We are looking for a candidate with proven nursing experience, strong clinical skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, patient-centred environment.
Main duties of the job
- Phototherapy Clinic: Administer phototherapy treatments (narrowband UVB, PUVA) to patients with conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, while monitoring their response and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
- Patch Testing Clinic: Perform patch testing application and removal ensuring appropriate follow-up and patient education.
- Dermatology Helpline: Provide support and advice to patients via phone, addressing medication concerns, treatment plans, and follow-up queries.
- Administrative Duties: Schedule patient appointments, maintain accurate records, and assist with departmental audits and reporting as needed.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Current NMC registration
- BSc (Hons) degree
Desirable criteria
- Recognised Dermatology course or study days
- Recognised Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy course
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- To work in other areas of the department and off site when required
- Able to work flexible shifts
Experience
Essential criteria
- Some post qualification experience
- Previous acute hospital experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience managing patients with chronic skin conditions
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to manage difficult / stressful situations
- Able to train and supervise junior staff
- Ability to manage change within the working environment
Desirable criteria
- Patch testing competency
- Photo Dynamic therapy competency
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Sunita Bishwakarma
- Job title
- Lead Dermatology Specialist Nurse - Dermatology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03006132313
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