Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Nurse who is eager to develop your own knowledge and skills.
You will be based in a busy outpatient service with a dedicated suite of clinic rooms and minor operations and treatment rooms.
Main duties of the job
* An interest and understanding of dermatology from a nursing background either from a community or hospital setting.
* The willingness to undertake training within the specialty led by the existing team of nurses and doctors.
* Experience of patient-centered care in an outpatient setting.
What we offer:
* Training and development to give you the experience and skills to progress and run and hold your own patients within clinics.
* The opportunity to attend dermatology specialist courses.
* To work alongside existing surgical nurses and consultants to develop this as an area of expertise.
* Your life outside HHFT is important, and the Trust is happy to consider applications with flexible working patterns that cater to individual requirements; this can be discussed at interview and will be reviewed annually as part of our commitment to you within your appraisal.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement, and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represents the interests of their constituencies and influences the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Date posted
24 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
251-MED5028DERM
Job locations
RHCH
Romsey Road
Winchester
SO21 5DG
Job description Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part-time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification Training & Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Nursing, with current NMC registration.
* Full UK driving license with use of a car for travel between sites.
Desirable
* Teaching or mentorship qualification.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
* An interest in dermatology.
* Interest in supporting minor operations.
* Keen interest in phototherapy, patch testing, and skin conditions.
Desirable
* Experience of working in dermatology, but new registrants welcome.
* Experience as a qualified nurse, but new registrants are welcome.
* Previous training in phototherapy/patch testing.
* Experience of working independently.
Skills & Ability
Essential
* Ability to work autonomously.
* Effective oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
* Competent IT skills.
* Ability to prioritize workload and manage time effectively.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
Desirable
* Experience of health promotion work.
Other Specific Requirements
Essential
* Keen to learn and take on opportunities for personal and departmental development.
* Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
* Car driver and owner to travel between sites RHCH and AWMH, where necessary.
* To work flexibly to accommodate the needs of the service.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: RHCH, Romsey Road, Winchester, SO21 5DG
Employer's website
https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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