Phototherapy Patch Testing Nurse

East of England, East of England

Permanent

Depends on experience

Other Allied

Phototherapy Patch Testing Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the dermatology team for a Phototherapy/Patch-Testing Nurse to work within established Community Dermatology clinics, which currently run Monday-Sunday.

Main duties of the job

The Phototherapy/Patch Testing Nurse will be able to provide high standards of care in various Nurse-led follow-up clinics including:

Patch Testing
Phototherapy (Narrowband UVB)

About us

HealthHarmonie is a fast paced, growing organisation that operates from various locations across England. Headquartered in Birmingham, we were established in 2003 and have been growing ever since, in the ever-changing healthcare industry, developing our presence across the UK.

We work in partnership with a number of NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups nationwide to provide patients with access to community services closer to their home, these include; Diagnostic Ultrasound, Gynaecology Services, diagnosis and treatment of Dermatological conditions, Ophthalmology services and the provision of extended Minor surgery procedures.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Completion of investigations, treatments, nurse led clinics, as well as supporting numerous dermatology clinics, and supporting to ensure the completion of appropriate dermatology pathway.
To support patient pathways in dermatology and participate fully in the treatment and monitoring of the patients.
To support and advise patients on the promotion of health and prevention of illness, teaching patients and their relatives where appropriate.
To support the community dermatology clinics and provide education and resources for patients and families.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate self- initiative as well as the ability to manage their own caseload for the Nurse follow-up clinics.
Must be willing to undertake any necessary training.
Ability to work independently and also as part of the Dermatology team.
Flexibility in working days is essential to ensure service levels are maintained.
Report to the Clinical Governance Manager and work with them to audit and develop the nurse-led follow-up services.

Additional information

Hours

6AM 8PM

Full-time/Part-time/Bank

Salary

Competitive depending on experience

Band 5/6

Locations

Dunston Business Village, Stafford Road, Dunston, Stafford, ST18 9FJ

Basford Consulting Rooms, 540 Etruria Rd, Basford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0SX

Opportunities may arise for further clinical work in addition to the basic contract. This will be delivered on a flexible timetable to cover for holidays and sick leave.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

You will be a registered nurse with significant post registration experience and excellent organisational and communication skills.
You will hold a degree in Nursing and have knowledge of Dermatology and experience of delivering Dermatology treatments is essential.

Experience

Essential

Minimum12 months experience in dermatology - Eczema.
Minimum 12 months experience in Phototherapy and Patch Testing.
Ability to read/interpret results.

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.