Job overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is truly passionate about Dermatology and eager to work within a dynamic and forward-thinking nursing environment.

Our department is proud of its strong, collaborative nursing team, committed to delivering exceptional patient care and continually advancing clinical practice. The role offers meaningful professional development and the chance to make a real impact within a highly specialised area of healthcare.

We welcome candidates who are motivated, compassionate, and ready to grow within an inspiring and supportive team.

The Dermatology Department is located in the Shopping Mall, Luton. We offer our own car parking and are conveniently located a 10-minute walk from the train station. Our team is friendly and supportive, comprising doctors and nurses. As a unique Dermatology Unit based in the community, we provide dedicated space with 8 clinic rooms and two biopsy rooms, shared with Sexual Health and Phlebotomy.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties of the Role

The primary responsibilities of this role will include:

• Delivering Phototherapy treatments

• Administering Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

• Conducting Patch Testing for dermatological conditions

• Managing patients with eDermatology referrals

• Providing care for leg ulcers and related wound management

In addition to clinical duties, the role will involve:

• Teaching and mentoring junior staff

• Providing support and guidance across the nursing team

This is a multifaceted position suited to a clinician who is confident in delivering specialist dermatology care while contributing to education and team development.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.