Dermatology Sister/ Charge Nurse

Go back Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Dermatology Sister/ Charge Nurse

The closing date is 03 July 2025

There is an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Sister/Charge Nurse for the Dermatology Unit at University Hospital of Wales. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the running of the unit and management of the nursing team, whilst also supporting the service clinically.

The role requires close collaboration with the MDT in the department, to ensure that a comprehensive dermatology service is delivered and continued to be developed.

Dermatology experience is highly desirable.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management of the department and responsible for the provision of nursing leadership. You will also be responsible for the management of staff including completing appraisals, rostering, recruitment, and managing a budget.

In partnership with the dermatology team you will continue to lead on and develop a seamless specialist service for dermatology patients who are being treated with phototherapy and biologic agents, and who also attend for surgical procedures. The unit also has outpatient clinics, patch testing, post operative dressings, complex wound dressings, topical therapies, specialised education sessions and other specialised treatments.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification Qulaifications and Knowledge

• Degree
• Recognised management qualification
• Recognised leadership qualification
• Teaching/coaching qualification

Experience

• Relevant band 6 experience
• Sound knowledge of NMC
• Evidence of managing a team
• Experience of working in an MDT
• Experience of budget management
• Experience of running a ward/clinical area
• Experience of leading a team
• Previous band 7 experience

Skills and Attributes

• Able to demonstrate awareness of professional and development issues
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Ability to delegate and prioritise work

Special knowldge

• Appropriate experience within speciality

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.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Dermatology, Glamorgan House, University Hospital of Wales

£46,840 to £53,602 a yearper annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-NMR

Job locations

Dermatology, Glamorgan House, University Hospital of Wales