Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 234-24-S3295-A
- Employer
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/07/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 01/08/2025
Employer heading

Assistant Practitioner / Registered Nursing Associate - Dermatology
NHS AfC: Band 4
At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.
NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.
Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:
People-focused
We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
Respect
We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.
Integrity
We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
Dedication
We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
Excellence
We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.
Wish you were here? So do we.
We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be. We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.
At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.
Job overview
Dermatology Out-Patients is a very busy department. Offering a mix of general, surgical and nurse-led clinics. The Registered Nursing Associate role in Dermatology is varied with the opportunity to work in all clinics with registered staff nurse support.
We are a friendly, dynamic team and offer a comprehensive competency pack for the successful candidate to undertake.
This role is primarily based at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, we do have a dermatology clinic at Cromer Hospital and any future expansion of the services may present an opportunity for cross site working.
Main duties of the job
The Registered Nursing Associate works closely with medical and nursing colleagues to offer dermatological care in a variety of settings.
In general clinics the RNA will support the clinician in caring for the patients’ needs and arranging any additional testing and ensuring the patient is on the correct clinical pathway.
In surgical clinics the RNA will surgically assist the clinician in operating lists, biopsies, excisions with flap and graft repairs and micrographic surgery are all undertaken in dermatology.
In nurse led clinics the RNA will work under the alongside supervision of a staff nurse in dressing and admission avoidance clinics supporting patients post operatively or with dermatological conditions.
Appropriate training and a supernumerary period will be offered based on the successful candidate’s needs.
Working for our organisation
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To provide and monitor safe, person centred care to a designated group of patients, service users and families in a range of care settings under the direction of a registered nurse, without direct supervision in line with an agreed plan of care
- To support the registered nurse by contributing to integrated care of on-going assessment and care planning for patients
- To promote health and prevent ill health in patients and service users and contribute to integrated care
- To monitor the condition and health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when required
- The nursing associate will actively contribute to an effective learning environment and support others in their learning
Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered nursing associate on the NMC register
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Ability to work on own initiative
Attitude, aptitude
Essential criteria
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Browne
- Job title
- Specialist Nursing Sisters/ Senior Staff Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01603 646764
- Additional information
Susan Blackwell - [email protected]
Sarah Catten - [email protected]
Elizabeth Hall - [email protected]
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