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)
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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
* Minimum 12 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.
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