Job summary
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
The successful candidate will work as part of a busy team working with dermatology consultants, specialised nurses, registered nurses and Health care Assistance. They will cover clinics, minor operations and light therapy. Training can be provided.
We offer 2 week wait clinics, Follow up clinics, new clinics, specialised nursing clinics and minor operations. We cover a wide range of dermatology skin conditions providing an excellent service to the patients and families under our care.
Main duties of the job
Registered General Nurse (Dermatology)
Hours: 37.5 hours1 post
The Integrated Skin Service at Bolton Foundation trust comprises a multi-disciplinary team including Consultant Dermatologists, Consultant Plastic Surgeons, GPs with Special Interest, Specialist Dermatology Nurses, Specialist Skin Cancer nurse and a range of other nursing and support staff. The team and service are led by the Senior Dermatology Clinician and the Operational Manager.
The department has excellent clinic rooms and Minor Ops facilities and is supported by a friendly and welcoming team. The Trust is committed to developing the service ensuring the department provides excellent care.
An opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Nurse who will be able to work independently within the Integrated Skin Service.
Previous experience is desirable although not essential, as training will be given. The post holder will be involved in working in Dermatology clinics and minor surgery and will be required to lead phototherapy independently.
Working mainly Monday to Friday but may include some evenings and Saturdays.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to appropriate disclosure by the DBS service.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated provider of acute, intermediate and community health care serving the population of Bolton. This provides us with an opportunity for our services to work closely with our partners in primary care and the local authority to ensure a seamless service for our patients.
Here at Bolton our patients and people are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our trust Values.
The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff have joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. Staff are valued and we can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the include:
. Light therapy
. minor operations scrub nurse/ completion of histology books
. Covering clinics
. Other duties ie assisting in ward referrals.
For further details please see the attached Job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the include:
. Light therapy
. minor operations scrub nurse/ completion of histology books
. Covering clinics
. Other duties ie assisting in ward referrals.
For further details please see the attached Job description and person specification.
Person Specification
general
Essential
- Effective teamworker
- Health cleares by occupational health
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Mentorship Module
- Phototherapy training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- dermatology experience including assisting in minor surgery and phototherapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic computer literacy
- underatands concepts of mentorship and preceptership
Desirable
- Understands and applies principles of learning in practice
skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise and cope with pressure
- Enquiry/problem solving skills
- Non judgemental
Desirable
- Able to use technology to find/ appraise evidence
- Able to manage change
- Venepuncture
- Phototherapy
other
Essential
- Suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults
Person Specification
general
Essential
- Effective teamworker
- Health cleares by occupational health
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Mentorship Module
- Phototherapy training
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent professional development
Desirable
- dermatology experience including assisting in minor surgery and phototherapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic computer literacy
- underatands concepts of mentorship and preceptership
Desirable
- Understands and applies principles of learning in practice
skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise and cope with pressure
- Enquiry/problem solving skills
- Non judgemental
Desirable
- Able to use technology to find/ appraise evidence
- Able to manage change
- Venepuncture
- Phototherapy
other
Essential
- Suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults
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).
