About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role
Main duties of the job
Are you looking for a fresh challenge, are you committed to the delivery of high-quality patient care and keen to be part of a team where your ideas and opinions are valued? Then look no further. Come and join our dynamic and friendly team and work as a member of the nursing team, under the direction of the OPD Senior team to provide the highest quality of competent, integrated nursing care and patient pathways within the department. You will work in the Southampton Dermatology Centre based at the Royal South Hants Hospital. The Southampton Dermatology Centre operates from 08.00 - 18.00 Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend working.
The Dermatology Outpatients Department has a huge range of other clinics that run daily many of which are nurse led. These include 2-week wait skin cancer, cancer follow-up, vulval, ultraviolet light therapy, day case skin surgery, photodynamic therapy, mole mapping, acne, topical treatment, patch testing to name but a few. There will be the opportunity to participate in or even lead some of these clinics. Therefore, the role of the Band 5 is varied, and no two days are ever the same.
This is an ideal time for you to come on board and develop your nursing skills by working with our experienced, skilled and knowledgeable team. You will be supported to develop your skills to care for a wide variety of dermatology patients in their care journey.
About us
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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Job description Job responsibilities
We have a vacancy for a band 5 nurse who values team working, is enthusiastic and has the desire and drive to ensure patients will receive the right care at the right time from staff that are compassionate and caring. In return, we can offer the right development and support by the multi-disciplinary team, clinical practice educators and a strong education ethos.
Main duties of the job
To work in a team of nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care are developed and maintained within that team.To give and receive regular reports on the progress of patients, immediately acting on any changes in the patients condition, and reporting them to the relevant health care professional.
To work with medical staff and other members of the health care team to ensure that treatments are carried out within agreed policies.
To co-ordinate the arrangements for the discharge of patients and their continuing care in liaison with the multi-disciplinary team.
To assist/lead in the various clinics throughout the department.
To learn how to perform minor surgical procedures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assist in and lead many of the nurse led clinic within the Dermatology Department.
Participate in external and in house training required for various clinics.
To assist consultant surgeons in day case procedures with a view to being trained to perform minor surgeries IE punch biopsies.
Participate in MDT meetings
Take an active role in the induction and orientation of new staff members.
The post holder will also be responsible for providing nursing care and advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients and relatives. We are looking to recruit a nurse who has a keen interest in working in the speciality of Dermatology.
Previous experience in Dermatology is desirable but not essential as all the training required will be provided.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience Essential
Qualified Nurse (Degree/Diploma) Registered nurse on appropriate part of the register Knowledge of current issues within acute Health Service Understanding of personal accountability Knowledge of own role within the team Provide evidence of teaching and supporting learners in practice in the role of practice supervisor Awareness of evidence-based practice Awareness of responsibilities for management of infection control Evidence of on-going personal development Able to use initiative
Desirable
Evidence of recent study Previous experience/qualification in relevant specialty Teaching experience
Trust Values Essential
Patient First Working Together Always Improving
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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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address Royal South Hants Hospital
Brintons Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)