Staff Nurse - Dermatology

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our supportive and dedicated Dermatology Team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated nurse to contribute to our growing Dermatology Service, which operates across 2 sites : Altrincham and Stockport.

This role includes the added responsibility of providing Registered Nurse(RN) cover for the Neurology Clinics held at the Altrincham site, making it ideal for a nurse eager to diversify their clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the smooth running of the clinics / theatre sessions within the Dermatology Outpatients Department including supervision and development of untrained staff and supporting patients, family and carers.

Expectation to progress towards competencies for administering of Phototherapy treatments.

Communication and Relationships

1. To communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure level of understanding incorporates preferred ways of communication, culture and background. To effectively communicate complex and sensitive information.
2. To agree the arrangements for communication with patients/family /carer, document these as per Trust policy and the patients right to confidentiality. To influence and prioritise the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in self and others.

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

1. To undertake data collection effectively using the agreed system. To use judgemental skills to decide upon and recommend best course of action including escalation as appropriate .
2. Undertake initial patient assessments, considering their health, safety and wellbeing, devising and delivering care plans.

Management and Organisational Skills

1 To practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal framework for nursing.

2 To discuss and agree short, medium or long term goals, prioritise care and develop plans with patient, family, carer and health care team.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.