Phototherapy Specialist Nurse (Band 6) - Dermatology - Phototherapy - Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust – Salford, City and Borough of Salford
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our unique, friendly nurse led Phototherapy team.
If you have excellent organisational and communication skills with the ability to work independently and also as part of the wider Dermatology team, we would love to hear from you.
A willingness to undertake relevant Dermatology/Phototherapy training and development of skills is required for the post. Effective communication and an ability to motivate and influence others is essential.
Previous experience within Dermatology/Phototherapy is desirable, however, training will be given. The successful applicant will also be expected to have already completed a Phototherapy training course.
You will support the administration of PUVA and UVB therapies safely in line with protocol driven treatment plans, national and local guidelines and evidence-based practice, provide pre and post treatment education, and recognise the responsibilities involved in the Phototherapy treatment process, as well as offering support to our Phototherapy nursing team across Salford, Bury and Stockport.
You will provide expert advice to medical and nursing Dermatology staff to ensure best practice standards are met that will clinically improve outcomes for patients, be involved in departmental governance and service development, make clinical decisions and initiate investigations, care / treatment and technological intervention within an agreed framework.
This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC Pin within the next 2-3 months.
Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
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