Job summary
Are you an experienced nurse passionate about delivering specialist care and ready to take the next step in your career? We are offering substantive Band 6 position within our Dermatology Treatment Unit (DTU), part of the Acute Specialist Medicine Division at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
The DTU operates across St Mary's, Charing Cross and Hammersmith Hospitals, providing high-quality care to patients with various skin conditions like Eczema, Psoriasis, and vitiligo. You will work closely with consultants, clinical nurse specialists, and other MDT members to deliver safe, evidence-based care.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver specialist nursing care and education to support patient self-management.
- Participate and provide treatment like Ultraviolet Phototherapy Treatment, Patch Testing, Topical Education, and Photodynamic Therapy.
- Take charge of clinical areas in the absence of senior staff and contribute to service development.
- Provide mentorship and clinical supervision to junior staff and students.
- Engage in research, audit and continuous professional development.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Masters or working towards one
- Teaching & Assessing qualification or equivalent teaching experience
- Non-Medical prescribing course
Experience
Essential
- 12 months minimum experience as a Band 5 Dermatology Nurse
- Experience of administering treatments specific to the DTU - Phototherapy, Iontophoresis, patch testing, topical medications.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff/students
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written communication skills
Desirable
- Skin biopsy experience
- Ability to carry out nurseled clinics
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Masters or working towards one
- Teaching & Assessing qualification or equivalent teaching experience
- Non-Medical prescribing course
Experience
Essential
- 12 months minimum experience as a Band 5 Dermatology Nurse
- Experience of administering treatments specific to the DTU - Phototherapy, Iontophoresis, patch testing, topical medications.
- Experience of supervision of junior staff/students
- Excellent level of English language demonstrated through effective written communication skills
Desirable
- Skin biopsy experience
- Ability to carry out nurseled clinics
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).
