Staff Nurse Band 5 Dermatology Stockport ServiceinNCA WideinNCA WidePUBLISHED WED 30 OCT 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our supportive and dedicated Dermatology team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse!

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated nurse to contribute to our growing Dermatology service, which operates across two sites: Altrincham and Stockport.

This role includes the added responsibility of providing Registered Nurse (RN) cover for the Neurology Clinics held at the Altrincham site, making it ideal for a nurse eager to diversify their clinical skills.

The post holder will be responsible for the smooth running of the clinics / theatre sessions within the Dermatology Outpatients Departments including supervision and development of untrained staff and supporting patients, family and carers.

Expectation to progress towards competencies for administering of Phototherapy Treatments.

Communications and Relationships

1. To communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure level of understanding incorporates preferred ways of communicating, culture and background. To effectively communicate complex and sensitive information.

2. To agree the arrangements for communication with the patient/family/carer, document these as per Trust policy and the patients right to confidentiality. To influence and prioritise the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in self and others

Analytical and Judgemental Skills

1. To undertake data collection effectively using the agreed system To use judgemental skills to decide upon and recommend best course of action including escalation as appropriate.

2. Undertake initial patient assessments, considering their health, safety and wellbeing and devising and delivering care plans.

Management and Organisational skills

1. To practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal framework for nursing.

2. To discuss and agree short, medium or long term goals, prioritise care and develop plans with the patient, family carer and health care team

About us

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC Pin within the next 2-3 months.

Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsNtLL

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsNtLL

We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.

This vacancy is within one of our pilot areas therefore if you are invited for interview you will receive your interview questions in advance of your interview date. Feedback on this process will also be requested to help our teams understand and evaluate your recruitment experience.