Staff Nurse - Dermatology Outpatients Department

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for a fresh challenge, are you committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care and keen to be part of a team where your ideas and opinions are valued? Then look no further. Come and join our dynamic and friendly team and work as a member of the nursing team, under the direction of the OPD Senior team to provide the highest quality of competent, integrated nursing care and patient pathways within the department.   You will work in  the Southampton Dermatology Centre based at the Royal South Hants Hospital. The Southampton Dermatology Centre operates from 08.00 – 18.00 Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend working.

The Dermatology Outpatients Department has a huge range of other clinics that run daily many of which are nurse led.  These include 2-week wait skin cancer, cancer follow-up, vulval, ultraviolet light therapy, day case skin surgery, photodynamic therapy, mole mapping, acne, topical treatment, patch testing to name but a few.  There will be the opportunity to participate in or even lead some of these clinics.  Therefore, the role of the Band 5 is varied, and no two days are ever the same.

This is an ideal time for you to come on board and develop your nursing skills by working with our experienced, skilled and knowledgeable team. You will be supported to develop your skills to care for a wide variety of dermatology patients in their care journey.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We have a vacancy for a  band 5 nurse who values team working, is enthusiastic and has the desire and drive to ensure patients will receive the right care at the right time from staff that are compassionate and caring. In return, we can offer the right development and support by the multi-disciplinary team, clinical practice educators and a strong education ethos.

Main duties of the job

To work in a team of nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care are developed and maintained within that team. To give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, immediately acting on any changes in the patients’ condition, and reporting them to the relevant health care professional.

To work with medical staff and other members of the health care team to ensure that treatments are carried out within agreed policies.

To co-ordinate the arrangements for the discharge of patients and their continuing care in liaison with the multi-disciplinary team.

To assist/lead in the various clinics throughout the department.

To learn how to perform minor surgical procedures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist in and lead many of the nurse led clinic within the Dermatology Department.

Participate in external and in house training required for various clinics.

To assist consultant surgeons in day case procedures with a view to being trained to perform minor surgeries IE punch biopsies.

Participate in MDT meetings

Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new staff members.

The post holder will also be responsible for providing nursing care and advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives. We are looking to recruit a nurse who has a keen interest in working in the speciality of Dermatology.

Previous experience in Dermatology is desirable but not essential as all the training required will be provided.