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Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated experienced Band 6 Dermatology Nurse to join the Dermatology Team at The Royal London Hospital. 

Applicants should have experience of working within the field of Dermatology and be knowledgeable and skilled in Dermatology Nursing. The post holder will be actively involved in the day to day running of the dermatology nursing services and have the opportunity to develop their own dermatology nursing skills and participate in running nurse led services. 

The department offers a wide range of nurse led services including Phototherapy, Botox, PDT, Patch Testing, Dressing clinic and Day Treatment. Assisted MOHS and daily minor surgical lists. The post holder will be required to work within all the differing areas of dermatology as well as supporting the smooth running of the dermatology out- patients clinics.

You should be able to demonstrate good organisation skills and aspire to assist those junior to yourself to develop professionally as well continue to learn and develop within the role

Main duties of the job

•  The post holder will deputise for the Dermatology Senior Sister and assist in leading and coordinating the clinical, managerial and educational requirements of the clinical area ensuring delivery of the highest standards of nursing practice and care.
• The post holder will be responsible for a clinical caseload in Dermatology including nurse led clinics, patch testing, UV Phototherapy treatments, topical treatments, photodynamic therapy, wound care, Botox, practical eczema management, assisted MOHS and minor surgical lists.
• The post holder will assist in the development and co-ordination of the Dermatology service in conjunction with the Senior sister, Senior Nurse, Lead Clinician, and Service Manager for Dermatology.
• The post holder will ensure Dermatology Nurses within the department receive education and training to develop up to date clinical skills.
• The post holder will deputize for the Senior Sister in her absence and should be able to demonstrate good organizational skills and monitor standards within the nursing team. Must have ability to assist and support junior members of the team in their professional development through formal and informal training as well as develop their own role.
• The post holder will ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff and service users and always work in a manner that promotes dignity and equality through the adoption of patient centered care principles.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.