Dermatology Nurse Specialist

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic senior nurse with existing dermatology experience and knowledge to join the Dermatology nursing team within the Trust. The post will be primarily based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary with the expectation to work across site at Bassetlaw and Montagu Hospitals.

Applicants are required to have appropriate dermatology nursing knowledge, skills, and the ability to work at Band 6.   A full range of dermatological treatments and procedures are offered to our patients in our busy outpatient departments and as required when inpatients on our wards.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with the Dermatology unit Manager and Dermatology specialists to facilitate the provision of high quality, patient-focused, specialist nursing care to all patients attending the Dermatology Day Treatment Unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary as well as the Bassetlaw and Montagu sites. All patients include adults and children.

The post holder will gain experience of the Dermatology Day Treatment provision and will be competent treating patients requiring phototherapy, photochemotherapy (PUVA), iontophoresis, patch testing and topical treatments which include paste bandaging and dressings. There is also the expectation that the post holder will commence the Non Medical Prescribing course within 18 months of commencing in post.

The post holder will utilise skills to assess and identify patient needs and implement delivery of appropriate individualised care for people with Dermatological conditions and evaluate these without supervision that is compassionate and caring.

The post holder will provide clinical, social and psychological support and advice to their patients and carers, attending the department for day treatment, enabling them, through counselling, education and health promotion to reach their optimum level of independence and health.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.  Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.