Job summary
We are we looking for Enthusiastic and passionate Nurse who is eager to develop your own knowledge and skills
You will be part of thriving speciality based in a busy outpatient service with dedicated suite of clinic rooms and minor operations and treatment rooms.
Main duties of the job
Performing minor dermatology operations, punch biopsies and excisions and ensuring that histologies are followed up.
You will be part of the MDT, with medical, nursing and HCA support.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree BSc (Hons) or equivalent experience
- NMC registration
- Dermatology experience
- Basic surgical skills course
- evidence of maintaining the skills and knowledge required of a specialist nurse
Desirable
- Mentorship
- Evidence of continued recent academic and clinical development
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Proven commitment to Dermatology nursing by evidence of professional and personal development
- Utilises current evidence and best practice in all areas of practice
- Experience of working in a multi professional environment
- Can provide evidence of experience in surgical nursing
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- Team working skills
- Critically analyse challenges and be pro-active in developing potential solutions
- Ability to educate and support the professional development of other staff members.
- Manage risk
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Flexible and willing approach to the needs of the Dermatology service
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Utilises a high degree of empathy, providing psychological support to patients
Other Specific Criteria
Essential
- Professionally presented and calm approach
- Patient and quality focused
- Prepared to work across sites
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Ability to manage conflicting and constantly changing priorities
- Keen to learn and take on opportunities for personal and departmental development
- Should be willing to work flexible hours on occasions
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree BSc (Hons) or equivalent experience
- NMC registration
- Dermatology experience
- Basic surgical skills course
- evidence of maintaining the skills and knowledge required of a specialist nurse
Desirable
- Mentorship
- Evidence of continued recent academic and clinical development
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration experience
- Proven commitment to Dermatology nursing by evidence of professional and personal development
- Utilises current evidence and best practice in all areas of practice
- Experience of working in a multi professional environment
- Can provide evidence of experience in surgical nursing
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- Team working skills
- Critically analyse challenges and be pro-active in developing potential solutions
- Ability to educate and support the professional development of other staff members.
- Manage risk
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Flexible and willing approach to the needs of the Dermatology service
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Utilises a high degree of empathy, providing psychological support to patients
Other Specific Criteria
Essential
- Professionally presented and calm approach
- Patient and quality focused
- Prepared to work across sites
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Ability to manage conflicting and constantly changing priorities
- Keen to learn and take on opportunities for personal and departmental development
- Should be willing to work flexible hours on occasions
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
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).
