University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Dermatology Nurse Manager

The closing date is 07 July 2025

Job summary

A registered nurse manager specialising in dermatology who will assist the lead nurse in providing leadership and clinical expertise within the dermatology unit. They are responsible for the overall management of the nursing team and delivery of safe patient care, ensuring it aligns with the trust policies and practices.

Main duties of the job

Leads and articulates clear standards of care for clinical areas.

Leads by example in the clinical setting maintaining professional behaviour and communications at all times and is a good role model.

Creates a nursing workforce within the unit to meet the needs of the service and which strives to provide excellent patient care.

Ensures their visibility in the clinical area, working with their teams supervising and supporting nursing, modelling the values and behaviours of the trust.

Demonstrates clinical competence in running the speciality area and day case unit safely.

Attends regular Outpatient forums sharing and developing good practice,

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7291539-JUN25

Job locations

Dermatology Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting the Lead nurse with managing the dermatology nursing team and maintaining safe patient care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assisting the Lead nurse with managing the dermatology nursing team and maintaining safe patient care.

Person Specification

Management experience

Essential

  • previous band 6 post

Desirable

  • Management of staff that is none related to nursing

Teaching

Essential

  • Teaching module previous 998/SLIPP course

Dermatology experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a dermatology unit

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Mentorship

Essential

  • Experience of mentoring junior staff members
Person Specification

Management experience

Essential

  • previous band 6 post

Desirable

  • Management of staff that is none related to nursing

Teaching

Essential

  • Teaching module previous 998/SLIPP course

Dermatology experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a dermatology unit

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Mentorship

Essential

  • Experience of mentoring junior staff members

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Dermatology Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Dermatology Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW


Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse Dermatology, Diabetes and Endocrine

Debbie Mill

deborah.mill@nhs.net

012730665039

Details

Date posted

23 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

279-7291539-JUN25

Job locations

Dermatology Brighton General Hospital

Elm Grove

Brighton

BN2 3EW


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