Dermatology Phototherapy Nurse | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata per annum |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 15 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Ashton under Lyne, OL69RW |
| Cwmni: | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7448868/245-NAM5DER-09-25 |
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Dermatology Phototherapy Nurse
Band 5
Opportunity for an experienced phototherapy nurse with an interest in dermatology who is willing to develop their skills and knowledge with view to progressing.
Responsible for the assessment and delivery of care needs, to ensure a co-ordinated and comprehensive service for patients with general dermatology skin condition
To support within and undertake nurse led phototherapy sessions, recording patient’s treatments plans, their cumulative doses and adverse events
To adhere to local risk assessments and local protocols to avoid risk of litigation, harm to patients from UV burns and potentially to staff and visitors from UV over exposure.
To assist in the management and organisation of work within the clinical area.
To provide expert nursing advice and support to patients, relatives/carers regarding their skin conditions.
To teach, support and develop colleagues within the Dermatology setting.
To act always in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures
At all times act in accordance with Code of Conduct associated with a Registered Nurse.
Develop new skills, Knowledge and competencies relevant to sphere of work and speciality.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Provide Psychological support for patients, relatives /carers.
Participate in health promotion activities to raise professional and public awareness of skin disease.
Deal effectively and sensitively with patient issues collaborating with PALS/complaints service as appropriate.
Ensure all records relating to patient care are accurate, clear, concise, and legible.
Ensure adherence to the Trust Medicines Policy and theNMC Standards for the Administration of Medicines.
Participate in audits of practice including infection prevention and control initiatives.
Maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the trust and external agencies.
Create a learning environment for all grades of staff and act as a mentor / assessor of competence.
Possess expert clinical knowledge appropriate to area of responsibility and base own practice on current literature and research.
Use professional judgement and initiative to promote safe practice.
Responsible for own professional registration / development.
To participate in appraisals and personal reviews.
Concentrate for long periods and respond to unpredictable patient and staff demands.
Always maintain contemporaneous patient records which are completed with registration number.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025
Band 5
Opportunity for an experienced phototherapy nurse with an interest in dermatology who is willing to develop their skills and knowledge with view to progressing.
Responsible for the assessment and delivery of care needs, to ensure a co-ordinated and comprehensive service for patients with general dermatology skin condition
To support within and undertake nurse led phototherapy sessions, recording patient’s treatments plans, their cumulative doses and adverse events
To adhere to local risk assessments and local protocols to avoid risk of litigation, harm to patients from UV burns and potentially to staff and visitors from UV over exposure.
To assist in the management and organisation of work within the clinical area.
To provide expert nursing advice and support to patients, relatives/carers regarding their skin conditions.
To teach, support and develop colleagues within the Dermatology setting.
To act always in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures
At all times act in accordance with Code of Conduct associated with a Registered Nurse.
Develop new skills, Knowledge and competencies relevant to sphere of work and speciality.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Provide Psychological support for patients, relatives /carers.
Participate in health promotion activities to raise professional and public awareness of skin disease.
Deal effectively and sensitively with patient issues collaborating with PALS/complaints service as appropriate.
Ensure all records relating to patient care are accurate, clear, concise, and legible.
Ensure adherence to the Trust Medicines Policy and theNMC Standards for the Administration of Medicines.
Participate in audits of practice including infection prevention and control initiatives.
Maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the trust and external agencies.
Create a learning environment for all grades of staff and act as a mentor / assessor of competence.
Possess expert clinical knowledge appropriate to area of responsibility and base own practice on current literature and research.
Use professional judgement and initiative to promote safe practice.
Responsible for own professional registration / development.
To participate in appraisals and personal reviews.
Concentrate for long periods and respond to unpredictable patient and staff demands.
Always maintain contemporaneous patient records which are completed with registration number.
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025