Dermatology Junior Sister/Charge Nurse (Cross-Site)
The closing date is 28 July 2025
Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is truly passionate about Dermatology and eager to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking nursing environment.
Our department is proud of its strong, collaborative nursing team, committed to delivering exceptional patient care and continually advancing clinical practice. The role offers meaningful professional development and the chance to make a real impact within a highly specialised area of healthcare.
We welcome candidates who are motivated, compassionate, and ready to grow within an inspiring and supportive team.
The Dermatology Department is located in the Shopping Mall, Luton. We offer our own car parking and are conveniently located a 10-minute walk from the train station. Our team is friendly and supportive, comprising doctors and nurses. As a unique Dermatology Unit based in the community, we provide dedicated space with 8 clinic rooms and two biopsy rooms, shared with Sexual Health and Phlebotomy.
Main duties of the job
Key Duties of the Role
The primary responsibilities of this role will include:
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Delivering Phototherapy treatments
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Administering Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
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Conducting Patch Testing for dermatological conditions
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Managing patients with eDermatology referrals
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Providing care for leg ulcers and related wound management
In addition to clinical duties, the role will involve:
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Teaching and mentoring junior staff
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Providing support and guidance across the nursing team
This is a multifaceted position suited to a clinician who is confident in delivering specialist dermatology care while contributing to education and team development.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Details
Date posted
14 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
418-MED3828-JB
Job locations
Arndale House
1st Floor, The Mall, Luton
Luton
LU1 2LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Arndale House
1st Floor, The Mall, Luton
Luton
LU1 2LJ
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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