Job summary
The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital Trust is looking to appoint a Band 5 registered nurse to join our expanding team in Dermatology, Newly qualified nurses welcome to apply. We are looking to appoint a motivated, dynamic nurse who wishes to pursue a career in Dermatology.
Spring 2023 will see the completion of our new theatres for Mohs surgery. With a brand new modern department that will be dedicated to treating patients with skin cancer, offering them the best care and support whilst on there journey with us.
Dermatology is set over 3 sites, Wolverhampton, Cannock and Walsall. Although the selected candidate will be based at Wolverhampton, there may be times staffing will need to be covered on another hospital site. Moving across sites will also enable more exposure and experience in the Dermatology setting.
Training and support will be offered for any nurse without surgical or Dermatology knowledge.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality nursing care and participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care needs for the patient group.
To deliver compassionate person-centred care, and treat patients, service users, their families and their carers with consideration, dignity and the respect you would want for yourself or your family.
To provide relevant forms of care with minimal supervision and participate in the supervision and teaching and assessment of unregistered or junior staff and students.
To play an active part in the continuing development of the ward or department and contribute to the maintenance of an environment conducive to the delivery of high standards of patient care, by promoting good communication and relationships between staff, patients, relatives and visitors.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Practice within the NMC Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives.
Participate in the assessment of patient care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
Administer prescribed medication and treatment in a timely manner, in accordance with Trust policies and Professional guidelines.
Take responsibility for groups of patients as required, with minimal supervision from senior staff.
Deliver evidence based care, and promote the use of evidence based practice, referring to Nursing Clinical Practices accordingly.
Liaise effectively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely delivery of care and develop good working relationships.
Practise within an ethical framework based upon respect for the well-being and safety of patients and clients.
Maintain accurate and legible records of care and other documentation in accordance with Trust and professional standards.
Take personal responsibility for actions and omissions, and recognise personal accountability.
Report on treatment, care, and any concerns, promptly and effectively to senior staff to maintain effective communication channels.
Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and take effective action to minimise future risk.
Practice in such a way that ensures efficient and effective use of resources.
Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audits and apply the information when seeking to improve practice.
Communicate effectively with patients and relatives to promote patient/carer involvement, so that they can make informed choices and understand their treatment and planned care.
Work within defined boundaries of practice.
Please see job description for full list of duties and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Practice within the NMC Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives.
Participate in the assessment of patient care needs, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care in accordance with the agreed policies and procedures of The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust.
Administer prescribed medication and treatment in a timely manner, in accordance with Trust policies and Professional guidelines.
Take responsibility for groups of patients as required, with minimal supervision from senior staff.
Deliver evidence based care, and promote the use of evidence based practice, referring to Nursing Clinical Practices accordingly.
Liaise effectively with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure timely delivery of care and develop good working relationships.
Practise within an ethical framework based upon respect for the well-being and safety of patients and clients.
Maintain accurate and legible records of care and other documentation in accordance with Trust and professional standards.
Take personal responsibility for actions and omissions, and recognise personal accountability.
Report on treatment, care, and any concerns, promptly and effectively to senior staff to maintain effective communication channels.
Report incidents and near misses promptly and appropriately and take effective action to minimise future risk.
Practice in such a way that ensures efficient and effective use of resources.
Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of relevant research, evaluations and audits and apply the information when seeking to improve practice.
Communicate effectively with patients and relatives to promote patient/carer involvement, so that they can make informed choices and understand their treatment and planned care.
Work within defined boundaries of practice.
Please see job description for full list of duties and responsibilities
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Experience as a student or registered nurse in an acute hospital setting
- NMC registered Nurse
Desirable
- Experience assisting with Surgery/Minor Surgery/Mohs/ANTT
- Experience with caring for Dermatology patients
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in Dermatology
- Awareness of current nursing and NHS issues
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Experience as a student or registered nurse in an acute hospital setting
- NMC registered Nurse
Desirable
- Experience assisting with Surgery/Minor Surgery/Mohs/ANTT
- Experience with caring for Dermatology patients
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in Dermatology
- Awareness of current nursing and NHS issues
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).
