Job summary
The Skin department at the University Hospital of North Midlands provides a dedicated service to Dermatology and Plastics patients both at Royal Stoke and County Hospital. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse at the Royal Stoke site
The Dermatology department moved into a new state of the art facility in 2012 at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and provides out-patient care to the people of North Staffordshire and surrounding areas. In 2017 we built a new state of the art skin department at County Hospital to provide out-patient care to both Dermatology and Plastic patients within the same regional areas.
Main duties of the job
This is a busy and challenging clinical area, which provides a full range of Dermatological and Plastics services such as phototherapy, minor surgical procedures, and a variety of dressings along with supporting/assisting the skin team. We are currently undergoing a transformation so there is no better time to join our team.
If you have experience in an acute hospital setting, are a dynamic, enthusiastic person with experience and/or an interest in Dermatology and Plastics, have the ability to work well within a highly motivated team and can deliver high quality nursing care, we would like to hear from you.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to improving standards of care. In return we can offer a structured induction programme plus access to on-going professional education and development and an annual performance and development review. You will gain a wide range of Dermatological/Plastic nursing experience as well as expand your skills and knowledge in this varied and exciting environment.
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse you will need to have at least six months post registration experience and have an active interest in Dermatology and Plastics nursing. You will need to be a motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse with excellent communication skills and a desire to develop in these fields of nursing. You will provide a range of out-patient care such as phototherapy, various types of dressings, assisting with minor surgery and patch testing. You will work as part of a team but also have the ability to prioritise your own duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to improving standards of care. In return we can offer a structured induction programme plus access to on-going professional education and development and an annual performance and development review. You will gain a wide range of Dermatological/Plastic nursing experience as well as expand your skills and knowledge in this varied and exciting environment.
As a Band 5 Staff Nurse you will need to have at least six months post registration experience and have an active interest in Dermatology and Plastics nursing. You will need to be a motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse with excellent communication skills and a desire to develop in these fields of nursing. You will provide a range of out-patient care such as phototherapy, various types of dressings, assisting with minor surgery and patch testing. You will work as part of a team but also have the ability to prioritise your own duties.
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
- Registered nurse NMC UK
- Diploma in nursing
- Excel/Word/Powerpoint experience
Desirable
- recognised qualification in teaching and assessing
- Degree level education
- Able to work autonomously
- Good communication skills.
Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Experience in Undertaking dressings
- minimum 6 months experience within an acute nhs hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience in plastics and dermatology
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
- Registered nurse NMC UK
- Diploma in nursing
- Excel/Word/Powerpoint experience
Desirable
- recognised qualification in teaching and assessing
- Degree level education
- Able to work autonomously
- Good communication skills.
Experience
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Experience in Undertaking dressings
- minimum 6 months experience within an acute nhs hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience in plastics and dermatology
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
