18 Week Support Limited

Dermatology Specialist nurse - Patch Testing

The closing date is 31 December 2025

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Job summary

Dermatology Patch Testing Nurse Join our dedicated Dermatology team and help reduce NHS waiting lists with expert care.

Are you an experienced Dermatology Nurse with a passion for patch testing and skin care? We are currently looking for skilled and enthusiastic nurses to join our Patch Testing service, working alongside a highly experienced clinical team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the diagnosis and management of contact dermatitis and other skin conditions, while developing specialist skills in a collaborative environment.

Main duties of the job

  • Support the full patch testing process, including application, reading, and interpretation in line with clinical protocols

  • Assess, plan, and evaluate individual care plans for patients undergoing patch testing

  • Provide clear patient education on the patch testing procedure and aftercare

  • Collaborate closely with dermatology consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team

  • Deliver high-quality wound care and topical treatments where needed

  • Maintain accurate documentation and follow up on patient results

    • About us

    18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specializing in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for both outpatients and day case surgery. Our insourcing services provide expert clinical teams to work closely with your in-house teams, allowing you to increase the number of patients seen, reduce waiting lists, and meet RTT expectations without compromising patient care.

    Details

    Date posted

    02 July 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Bank

    Duration

    90 days

    Working pattern

    Flexible working

    Reference number

    E0341-25-0137

    Job locations

    Hathersage

    Back Ln, Hathersage

    Hope Valley

    South Yorkshire

    S32 1DT


    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Do you know any Dermatology Nurses for weekend work with amazing rates of pay? We're on the hunt for passionate Dermatology Nurses to join us across the country, working alongside top-notch professionals and under the guidance of our fantastic 18 Week Clinical and Nurse Leads. Whats in it for you? Total flexibility Work when it suits you fit shifts around your NHS or other commitments Competitive rates Earn great pay for your expertise. Ongoing opportunities Keep those sessions coming, full-time or part-time. If you or anyone you know would be interested in additional work, please reach out using the following:

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Do you know any Dermatology Nurses for weekend work with amazing rates of pay? We're on the hunt for passionate Dermatology Nurses to join us across the country, working alongside top-notch professionals and under the guidance of our fantastic 18 Week Clinical and Nurse Leads. Whats in it for you? Total flexibility Work when it suits you fit shifts around your NHS or other commitments Competitive rates Earn great pay for your expertise. Ongoing opportunities Keep those sessions coming, full-time or part-time. If you or anyone you know would be interested in additional work, please reach out using the following:

    Person Specification

    Skills

    Essential

    • Patch testing Experience

    Experience

    Essential

    • 2 years minimum experience within Outpatient setting
    • Currently practicing in Dermatology or has practised within Dermatology, for a minimum of 6 months, over the last 12-month period.
    Person Specification

    Skills

    Essential

    • Patch testing Experience

    Experience

    Essential

    • 2 years minimum experience within Outpatient setting
    • Currently practicing in Dermatology or has practised within Dermatology, for a minimum of 6 months, over the last 12-month period.

    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

    18 Week Support Limited

    Address

    Hathersage

    Back Ln, Hathersage

    Hope Valley

    South Yorkshire

    S32 1DT


    Employer's website

    https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    18 Week Support Limited

    Address

    Hathersage

    Back Ln, Hathersage

    Hope Valley

    South Yorkshire

    S32 1DT


    Employer's website

    https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Lachlan Collins

    lcollins@18weeksupport.com

    07476463282

    Details

    Date posted

    02 July 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Bank

    Duration

    90 days

    Working pattern

    Flexible working

    Reference number

    E0341-25-0137

    Job locations

    Hathersage

    Back Ln, Hathersage

    Hope Valley

    South Yorkshire

    S32 1DT


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