Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic senior nurse with existing dermatology experience and knowledge to join the Dermatology nursing team within the Trust. The post will be primarily based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary with the expectation to work across site at Bassetlaw and Montagu Hospitals.

Applicants are required to have appropriate dermatology nursing knowledge, skills, and the ability to work at Band 6.   A full range of dermatological treatments and procedures are offered to our patients in our busy outpatient departments and as required when inpatients on our wards.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with the Dermatology unit Manager and Dermatology specialists to facilitate the provision of high quality, patient-focused, specialist nursing care to all patients attending the Dermatology Day Treatment Unit at Doncaster Royal Infirmary as well as the Bassetlaw and Montagu sites. All patients include adults and children.

The post holder will gain experience of the Dermatology Day Treatment provision and will be competent treating patients requiring phototherapy, photochemotherapy (PUVA), iontophoresis, patch testing and topical treatments which include paste bandaging and dressings. There is also the expectation that the post holder will commence the Non Medical Prescribing course within 18 months of commencing in post. 

The post holder will utilise skills to assess and identify patient needs and implement delivery of appropriate individualised care for people with Dermatological conditions and evaluate these without supervision that is compassionate and caring.

The post holder will provide clinical, social and psychological support and advice to their patients and carers, attending the department for day treatment, enabling them, through counselling, education and health promotion to reach their optimum level of independence and health.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000.  Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.   
 
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way.  We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.   
 
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
 
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
 
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
•    Extensive range of learning opportunities
•    NHS Pension Scheme
•    Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
•    Comprehensive health and wellbeing support 
•    NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
•    Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.