Sister/Charge Nurse - Dermatology

Job overview

**Fixed term contract/ Secondment opportunity until 31/03/2026**

Dermatology Out-patients is a friendly dynamic team, we provide general, surgical and nurse-led clinics across multiple sites. This post would predominantly be based at Norfolk & Norwich Hospital, though there is an expectation for occasional working in other sites where dermatology operates clinics. We have a nurse led clinic service at Cromer Hospital and there may occasionally be a need for ad-hoc shifts at Cromer.

Previous dermatology nursing experience is essential for this post, being lead nurse.

Clinics and services run Mon-Sun 07:00-18:15

Main duties of the job

You will lead and work as part of the Department team, providing professional leadership and management within the work environment. The post holder will be accountable and responsible for the standards of care provided within the department and for leading, supporting and implementing innovative practice.

You will provide direct patient care, demonstrating specialist knowledge and act as a resource and role model for the clinical team. To work in liaison with other Senior Nurses/Department Managers and the Associate Director of Nursing to implement service plans.

You will also support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the NMC code of Professional conduct and work within limits of competence.
• To maintain high standards of care by personal example and conduct and be a credible practitioner in the area.
• To develop a positive team culture and manage recruitment and retention of the workforce.
• To demonstrate and promote professional, clinical and managerial leadership acting as a resource and providing guidance to own staff.
• To work with others in developing and implementing strategies to obtain the views of patients and carers and ensure their views are incorporated into proposed service developments.
• To ensure all staff have a working knowledge of equipment used in the clinical area recording agreed competencies. To ensure all equipment is properly maintained, reporting repair and service needs.

If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.