Staff Nurse - Dermatology Department

Main area Dermatology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) Job ref 213-NUR-PRUH-

Employer King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Beckenham Beacon Town Beckenham Salary £35,763 - £43,466 Per Annum Including High Cost Area Salary period Yearly Closing 30/07/:59

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.

We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Dermatology team at Beckenham Beacon and provide exceptional care to patients with various skin conditions. We're seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to work in our fast-paced department.

Following a period of induction and training, you will support patients throughout their journey with us, assist our clinicians in the smooth running of outpatient clinics, plan and deliver nurse-led therapies, and help with surgical procedures.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive learning environment and make a real difference in the lives of your patients.

Main duties of the job

• Working as part of the Dermatology team to assist in the smooth daily running of the department.
• Leading nurse-led clinics, including Skin Surgery, Light Therapy, Photodynamic Therapy, Wound Care, and Iontophoresis.
• Educating patients about their dermatology conditions.
• Performing scrub nurse duties, assisting with skin surgery.
• Supporting consultant-, doctor-, and nurse-led clinics.
• Ensuring patients, carers, and visitors are supported throughout their visit to Dermatology.

Working for our organisation

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans.
• Working closely with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Providing education to patients, carers, and staff.
• Promoting healthy lifestyle changes.
• Assisting with audits and establishing new protocols/care pathways to ensure high-quality, safe care.
• Completing accurate documentation, both written and electronic.
• Preparing and coordinating clinics to run safely and efficiently, including housekeeping duties and stock control management.
• Administering phototherapy to patients.
• Assisting with minor surgical procedures.
• Providing wound care and topical treatments.
• Mentoring new staff and students.
• Engaging in research and providing evidence-based care.
• Maintaining CPD and NMC revalidation requirements.

Person specification Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN1) with active NMC registration at time of starting appointment

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members
• Clinical expertise relevant to the area

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• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust's criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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