About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated Nurse Specialist team within the Dermatology out-patient unit situated at Brighton General Hospital in Brighton.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic experienced Dermatology Nurse with a proven track record of delivering and organising high-quality patient care. You will have experience of working autonomously both surgically and medically with patients with complex inflammatory/malignant and non-malignant skin disease.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years' experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Main duties of the job
To offer direct support to all dermatology patients and be a core member of the dermatology team
Provide expert clinical knowledge to staff and patients
To manage own nurse lead clinics
Monitoring of drug safety, including interpreting test results and act on findings to alter treatment as necessary
Perform dermatological surgical procedures
Setting and working withhigh standardsalways working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description Job responsibilities
Work as a member of the specialist nursing team providing high quality care to Dermatology patients ensuring timelyand effectivetreatments. Be responsible for working autonomously delivering highly specialised care andexpertadvice,supportand education to other health professionals,patients and carers. Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating specialist knowledge, skills and expertise such as management of eczema, psoriasis, acne,hidradenitis suppurativa andother chronic skin conditions,paediatric systemic monitoring,skin cancer and non-malignant skin cancer phototherapy and photo-chemotherapy, minor surgery, photodynamic therapy, patch testing, leg ulcers and systemic drug monitoring .
Person Specification
Essential Essential
A broad range of clinical experience with specific experience within Endocrinology
Desirable
Experience of working autonomously
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address Brighton General Hospital
Dermatology Brighton General Hospital. Elm Grove.
Brighton. East Sussex
BN2 3EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)