South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse- Dermatology

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Job summary

If you are a Registered Nurse and are keen to work in our Community Dermatology Team within the Community Nursing Directorate, then this is the post for you!

Working with the Community Dermatology Team, you will play a key role in driving improvements and innovations in the management of patients with a range of skin conditions, in particular eczema, psoriasis and skin lesions.

You will need to engage with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to advise, support and educate, developing your inter-personal and leadership skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join this established team and develop their clinical skills within this specialist field of nursing. There is a comprehensive career pathway within this specialty and the post will afford many opportunities to develop your role, skills, competence and confidence.

The successful applicant will have a passion for improving patient care, enjoy project work and understand the importance of good communication and evidence-based practice to improve patient safety, experience and clinical effectiveness.

Main duties of the job

As a Dermatology Staff Nurse, the post holder will be responsible for delivering a high quality nurse led service to patients requiring a range of treatments, including cryotherapy, administration of Adcortyl via the dermojet and providing education and support to those suffering from chronic skin conditions.

You will need to engage with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to advise, support and educate, developing your inter-personal and leadership skills.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

14 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro Rata (16 hours per week)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9155-CMNM-0225-13

Job locations

Bunny Hill Primary Care Centre

Hylton Lane

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR5 4BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To provide patient centred care to those presenting a range of dermatological conditions.

Undertake comprehensive holistic assessment of patients and plan implement and evaluate care reflecting evidence based guidance.

Provide education and psychological support to patients suffering from chronic skin problems including acne, eczema and psoriasis, encouraging self- care and offering rapid access appointments for those patients experiencing significant flare up of their skin condition.

will be responsible for delivering a high-quality nurse led service to patients requiring a range of treatments, including cryotherapy, administration of Adcortyl via the dermojet.

To maintain agreed standards of care, integrity and dignity of all patients.

To develop his /her scope of professional practice in order to support the team to meet service requirements in accordance with professional guidelines.

To ensure the provision of expert knowledge to all users of the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To provide patient centred care to those presenting a range of dermatological conditions.

Undertake comprehensive holistic assessment of patients and plan implement and evaluate care reflecting evidence based guidance.

will be responsible for delivering a high-quality nurse led service to patients requiring a range of treatments, including cryotherapy, administration of Adcortyl via the dermojet.

To maintain agreed standards of care, integrity and dignity of all patients.

To develop his /her scope of professional practice in order to support the team to meet service requirements in accordance with professional guidelines.

To ensure the provision of expert knowledge to all users of the service.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others.
Car driver /access to car.

Desirable

Trained in moving and handling procedures.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Problem solving skills.
Able to work without supervision.
Effective organisational and planning skills to prioritise work to meet deadlines and manage own workload.
Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
Teaching/presentation skills.
Able to prioritise.
Influencing & negotiating skills.
Able to manage conflict.
Patient focused.
Compassionate and caring.
Team player.
Act as a role model.
Able to challenge poor practice.
Capable of making judgements without supervision where appropriate.
Engaging of others.
Resilient.
Personal integrity.
Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
A positive can do attitude.
Enthusiastic and motivated.
Willingness to learn and develop new skills relevant to the post.
Remain calm under pressure, even when dealing with challenging situations.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope with conflicting demands.
IT literate - competent in the application of Microsoft Office packages, Word, Excel, Outlook, EMIS and PowerPoint.

Desirable

Report writing skills.
Research & audit skills.
Service improvement /change/ project management.
Demonstrates active involvement in chronic skin conditions within own area of practice.

Experience

Essential

Recent experience working as a registered nurse in an acute / community setting.
Practice Supervisor experience.

Desirable

Experience of delivering cryotherapy and/or dermojet.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse/ current NMC Registration.
Degree in nursing or working towards a degree.
Evidence of continued professional development.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.

Desirable

Evidence of further professional study in dermatology/chronic skin conditions.
Clinical teaching experience.
Evidence of knowledge of service improvement and use of service improvement methodology.

Person Specification

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others.
Car driver /access to car.

Desirable

Trained in moving and handling procedures.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
Problem solving skills.
Able to work without supervision.
Effective organisational and planning skills to prioritise work to meet deadlines and manage own workload.
Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
Teaching/presentation skills.
Able to prioritise.
Influencing & negotiating skills.
Able to manage conflict.
Patient focused.
Compassionate and caring.
Team player.
Act as a role model.
Able to challenge poor practice.
Capable of making judgements without supervision where appropriate.
Engaging of others.
Resilient.
Personal integrity.
Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
A positive can do attitude.
Enthusiastic and motivated.
Willingness to learn and develop new skills relevant to the post.
Remain calm under pressure, even when dealing with challenging situations.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and cope with conflicting demands.
IT literate - competent in the application of Microsoft Office packages, Word, Excel, Outlook, EMIS and PowerPoint.

Desirable

Report writing skills.
Research & audit skills.
Service improvement /change/ project management.
Demonstrates active involvement in chronic skin conditions within own area of practice.

Experience

Essential

Recent experience working as a registered nurse in an acute / community setting.
Practice Supervisor experience.

Desirable

Experience of delivering cryotherapy and/or dermojet.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse/ current NMC Registration.
Degree in nursing or working towards a degree.
Evidence of continued professional development.
Knowledge of evidence-based practice e.g. NICE guidelines, NPSA alerts, current nursing legislation.

Desirable

Evidence of further professional study in dermatology/chronic skin conditions.
Clinical teaching experience.
Evidence of knowledge of service improvement and use of service improvement methodology.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.