Job summary
We are recruiting for a Dermatology Nurse who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in Phototherapy at Hertford County Hospital. The unit comprises of a TLO1 cabinet, Hand and Foot PUVA and Photodynamic therapy
Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
You will be working in the Phototherapy department treating both adults and children with dermatoses.
You will also be required to demonstrate clinical expertise within the specialty and work autonomously, managing own allocated clinics independently and seeking guidance/support when necessary.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organizational skills who can help this particular group of patients and their relatives with their individual clinical and social needs.
You will be required to work in close collaboration with members of the multi-disciplinary team under the guidance of the Dermatology Specialist Nurses
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Attended Phototherapy Courses
- Willingness to undertake further professional development
Desirable
- Educated to 1st degree level or diploma
- Willilngness to undertake recognized course of study in teaching and assessing
- Evidence of professional development
- Awareness and participation in audits
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience working across the whole aspect of Dermatology
- Proactive in local developments including education and practice
Skills
Essential
- The ability to manage allocated case load
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Ability to deputise in taking charge of the phototherapy unit and undertake responsibilities at a senior level
- Organisational skills
- Communitcation skills
Knowldge and understanding of
Essential
- Commited to evidence based practice
- Willingness to increase and develop own skills in dermatology
- Have an up to date knowledge of current guidelines and policies
- Research awareness
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Attended Phototherapy Courses
- Willingness to undertake further professional development
Desirable
- Educated to 1st degree level or diploma
- Willilngness to undertake recognized course of study in teaching and assessing
- Evidence of professional development
- Awareness and participation in audits
Previous Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience working across the whole aspect of Dermatology
- Proactive in local developments including education and practice
Skills
Essential
- The ability to manage allocated case load
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Ability to deputise in taking charge of the phototherapy unit and undertake responsibilities at a senior level
- Organisational skills
- Communitcation skills
Knowldge and understanding of
Essential
- Commited to evidence based practice
- Willingness to increase and develop own skills in dermatology
- Have an up to date knowledge of current guidelines and policies
- Research awareness
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
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).
