Staff Nurse/Nursing Associate (Dermatology)

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 February 2025

Job summary

We now have a new Dermatology Department at James Cook and our Specialist Skin Service at One Life. You will be required to work across both sites where you will be given the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within this speciality. Dermatology experience is not necessary as you will receive training once in the role.

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wanting to enhance their knowledge and skills and be part of a team who strive to provide clinical excellence to patients with skin conditions.

To be an active member of the multidisciplinary team by using professional judgement and assuming responsibility and accountability for assessing, implementing and evaluating clinical care for patients with a variety of skin conditions.

Main duties of the job

Demonstrates the trust Values and Behaviour's for staff at all times.

The post holder has a duty of care to patients and is expected to comply fully with best practice standards and comply with trust policies for personal and patient safety and the prevention of healthcare associated infections.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions.

Your Leadership Impact

Leading Your Team to Success

Service Improvement for Beginners

Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

  • Explore leadership within the NHS
  • Promote Trust values and behaviours
  • Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
  • Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Date posted

23 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £36,483 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

328-HNO-6789825-A

Job locations

The James Cook University hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Staff Nurse

Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
  • Registered General Nurse.
  • Current NMC Registration.

Desirable

  • Recognisable teaching qualification.

Experience Staff Nurse

Essential

  • Experience working within an acute or community setting.
  • Experience of Multi-disciplinary working

Knowledge and Skills Nursing Associate

Essential

  • oUnderstanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements, etc
  • oUnderstanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans

Desirable

  • oAdvanced skills above and outside what is expected of a Nursing Associate as recommended within the NMC Standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates
  • Strong understanding of evidence-based practice

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Nursing Associate

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
  • oNursing Associate foundation degree qualification
  • oGCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
  • oCompletion of End Point Assessment for applicants who have undertaken the apprenticeship route
  • oWhen English is spoken as a second language, must have an IELTS score of 7.0

Desirable

  • Essential induction training and experience
  • o5 GCSEs Grade A-C to include Maths and English
  • oLevel 3 Health related qualification

Experience Nursing Associate

Essential

  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Be able to demonstrate ability to work in the area for which an application is made
Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Staff Nurse

Essential

  • Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
  • Registered General Nurse.
  • Current NMC Registration.

Desirable

  • Recognisable teaching qualification.

Experience Staff Nurse

Essential

  • Experience working within an acute or community setting.
  • Experience of Multi-disciplinary working

Knowledge and Skills Nursing Associate

Essential

  • oUnderstanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements, etc
  • oUnderstanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans

Desirable

  • oAdvanced skills above and outside what is expected of a Nursing Associate as recommended within the NMC Standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates
  • Strong understanding of evidence-based practice

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Nursing Associate

Essential

  • Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register
  • oNursing Associate foundation degree qualification
  • oGCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
  • oCompletion of End Point Assessment for applicants who have undertaken the apprenticeship route
  • oWhen English is spoken as a second language, must have an IELTS score of 7.0

Desirable

  • Essential induction training and experience
  • o5 GCSEs Grade A-C to include Maths and English
  • oLevel 3 Health related qualification

Experience Nursing Associate

Essential

  • Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Be able to demonstrate ability to work in the area for which an application is made

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Georgina McDonald

georgina.mcdonald@nhs.net

01642850850

Date posted

23 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £36,483 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

328-HNO-6789825-A

Job locations

The James Cook University hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Supporting documents

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