Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse Based in Dermatology at Watford General Hospital on a part time (25.5 hours), substantive contract.
Reporting to the Senior Dermatology Specialist Nurse, the post holder will undertake training to become a Dermatology Specialist Nurse, able to support the Dermatology clinicians in providing high standards of cancer care and patient education.
Main duties of the job
To develop an understanding of Dermatology Cancer treatments and procedures.
To learn and become proficient in assisting Minor Surgery and Plastic Surgery.
To learn and become proficient in nurse led treatments including Photodynamic therapy, Cryotherapy and Medical Photography.
To learn and become proficient in Surgical Woundcare and Leg Ulcer management.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once established, the post holder will be expected to demonstrate a good understanding of the dermatology conditions and treatments.
They will be expected to teach other staff and students about these skin conditions and treatments.
They will require good communication skills and be able to work well in a multi-disciplinary team.
They will be expected to act as a good role model in a professional manner and to maintain continuing professional development in line with the NMC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once established, the post holder will be expected to demonstrate a good understanding of the dermatology conditions and treatments.
They will be expected to teach other staff and students about these skin conditions and treatments.
They will require good communication skills and be able to work well in a multi-disciplinary team.
They will be expected to act as a good role model in a professional manner and to maintain continuing professional development in line with the NMC.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the Job Description
Essential
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
Person Specification
Your application will be scored against the Job Description
Essential
- Score 0 = does not meet the person specification, 1 = reserved meets some person specification requirements, 2 = Meets all person specification requirements.
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).
