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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 34.5 hours per week
Job ref
166-MEC-7969976
Employer
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Town
Chesterfield
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/06/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Dermatology Staff Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

A exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic team in the dermatology team on a permanent basis.

The post is for 34.5 hours per week and you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of both outpatient clinics, theatres, dressings. Previous experience in Dermatology or with advance wound care would be desirable.

The Department is open Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays) occasional weekend working may be available.

 

Main duties of the job

The Dermatology Team

Contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:

·         Providing clinical expertise to patients who attend the Dermatology Department.

·         Maintaining a clean safe environment for our patients to receive care in.

·         Ensuring patients are involved in decisions around their care.

  • Using patient/carers feedback to implement improvements that positively impact their care

Working for our organisation

Our vision

Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people

Our mission

To bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of.  We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer the to the job description for further details. If you would like an informal chat about the role please contact Sally Chadwick Department Leader or Jane Butt Department Sister

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse
  • NMC professional registration
  • Diploma/ Degree in Nursing or working towards
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship Qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience and understanding of nursing processes i.e. assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.
Desirable criteria
  • Clinical experience within Dermatology Outpatients.
  • Experience of working within acute setting.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to undertake professional development including Trust’s Preceptorship and essential training programmes
  • Effective Communication skills
  • Organised and prioritises workload
  • Flexible to meet needs of the service
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge and understanding of: - harm free care and patient safety - quality/clinical governance - evidence based practice - patient safety
  • Understanding of current issues in healthcare
  • Specialised wound care
  • Surgery Skills

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Coaches/supervises junior team members and HCAS
  • Works without direct supervision.
  • Uses initiative and makes decisions as required
  • Commitment to high clinical standards when working with patients
  • Positive, friendly approach
  • Professional
  • Resourceful
  • Initiative, tact and diplomacy
  • Positive self image
  • Reliable

Proud to CARE values

Essential criteria
  • Compassion, ambition, respect, encouragement

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sally Chadwick
Job title
Medical Outpatients Department Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01246514649
Additional information

Jane Butt 

Sister - Dermatology Department

01246 512980 

[email protected] 

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