About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join our friendly and dynamic Dermatology teams at Poole and Christchurch Hospitals.
The Dermatology departments provide a range of day care treatments including complex inflammatory management, phototherapy, iontophoresis and minor surgery. This is an opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to continue to develop their expertise within this speciality at an exciting time as we work towards providing a joint Dermatology service across our UHD organisation.
If you do not hold any dermatology skills but would like to join our team then this could be an exciting Band 5 developmental role that would lead to a Band 6 once all competencies reached.
This role requires a current UK NMC Registration
Base Location: Poole and Christchurch
Interview Date: 11th June 2026
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Ability to work under pressure Able to travel within geographical area as required by service/requirements of the post
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate in depth knowledge of the care of the Dermatology patient Knowledge of complex dermatology conditions
Desirable
Knowledge of British association of Dermatology guidelines.
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
Effective communication skills including verbal and written. Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role. IT literacy Teaching and presentation skills Project and change management skills
Desirable
Appraisal skills
Qualifications Essential
RGN qualified for a minimum of two years Nursing Diploma or Degree
Desirable
Mentorship / Teaching qualification
Experience Essential
Demonstrates experience within the relevant clinical area Evidence of being able to work/run clinics Evidence of being able to work independently.
Desirable
Two years minimum of working in Dermatology.
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 Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)