About this role
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity to join a high performing GP surgery looking to welcome a Community Dermatology Nurse to the team.
This role is on a fixed-term basis, for an expected term of 12 months. Previous experience in dermatology is essential for this role.
Please feel free to either email us directly at [email protected] with your CV and covering letter, or apply via NHS Jobs.
We regularly review applications, and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role.
Hours, Salary and Benefits
£19.49 per hour An excellent NHS pension scheme 28 days annual leave (pro-ratad), plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service NHS Discounts with a massive number of retailers (with a Bluelight card) Wellbeing resources available free to all staff
Shift Pattern 37.5 hours per week -Conversations around flexible working and compressed hours are encouraged
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Main duties of the job
The Community Dermatology Service at Watling Street Practice provides assessment and treatment, advice and support for a wide range of skin dermatological conditions.
We are a specialist, GP-led dermatology clinic and are a long standing and highly regarded service.
The service brings together GP and nurse-led services and through the integrated service, patients will receive support from a multi-professional team, providing access to more specialised levels of care and treatment.
About us
Our ethos is to treat patients as we would expect our family members to be treated. We are proud of our caring and supportive team approach and it is important that the successful applicant fits well within our team.
We pride ourselves on being a modern, forward thinking general practice whilst retaining traditional values.
As Watling Street Practice, our three sites are within Stony Stratford, Great Holm and Shenley Church End. We are part of the Watling Street Primary Care Network and have a community team including nurses, social prescribers and social work assistant supporting our patient populations.
We strive to provide high quality, readily accessible medical and preventative health care within a well organised, efficient, up-to-date, friendly and caring environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a member of the Community Dermatology Service, you will be working alongside our dermatology team of GPs, Nurses and dedicated administrators.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Community Dermatology Nurse; someone with excellent communication skills, a strong sense of empathy, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
If youre passionate about making a positive impact on patients lives and are ready to contribute to a hardworking, collaborative clinical team, we encourage you to apply.
Person Specification
Registrations Essential
Registration with the NMC
Qualifications Desirable
A postgraduate qualification in Dermatology
Experience Essential
Previous experience in Dermatology
Desirable
Dermatology experience within the community of hospital clinics
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 Watling Street Practice
Address Kensington Drive
Great Holm
Milton Keynes
MK89HN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.watlingstreetpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)