Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 372-MED2426
- Employer
- Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Calderdale Royal
- Town
- Halifax
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/06/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/06/2025
Employer heading
Dermatology Staff Nurse
NHS AfC: Band 5
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.
We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.
We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.
We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?
Our Future Plans
The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/
Job overview
Experienced or Newly Qualified Nurse? How would you like to develop your clinical skills in Dermatology? Are you enthusiastic, conscientious and ambitious, looking to join a forward thinking department in our aim of providing excellent patient care? We are currently looking to recruit Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our dedicated Dermatology Outpatient team on a fixed term contract.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence based individualised plan of care. The post holder will also assist in the management and organisation of nursing work in the ward/department.
- To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidence based care of an allocated group of patients.
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently.
- To deliver quality care to patients and to supervise the working of junior staff during the span of duty.
- To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures.
Working for our organisation
Experienced or Newly Qualified Nurse? How would you like to develop your clinical skills in Dermatology? Are you enthusiastic, conscientious and ambitious, looking to join a forward thinking department in our aim of providing excellent patient care? We are currently looking to recruit Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our dedicated Dermatology Outpatient team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To contribute to a culture that recognises and works in partnership with patients and their families, involving them in all decisions.
- To participate in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised plan of care. Provides early intervention to ensure the safe discharge of patients, working in collaboration with the medical team and community services with the aim of avoiding readmission.
- To have a willingness to take on extended roles i.e. IV
administration/cannulation/Venepuncture, Care of central lines and other clinical roles linked to the department. - To work within the NMC code of professional practice, and within policies, procedures and guidelines of Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Trust.
- To ensure that high standards of nursing care are given and maintained. To act when standards are not being maintained.
- To recognise changes in a patients’ condition which require the intervention of others and refer on as appropriate.
- To act as an advocate for the patient and the family, including promoting and
protecting their interests, rights equality and inclusion and privacy. - To act as a ‘Link Nurse’ within a defined speciality/ interest area.
- To be involved in trust Initiatives to improve patient safety and care, e.g. Exemplar ward, Safer Patient Initiative.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse in relevant field of practice (or within 6 months of completing a validated BSc or MSc course, resulting in NMC registration)
- Practice Assessor/Practice Supervisor qualification or willingness to complete
Desirable criteria
- Additional post-registration qualification relevant to field of practice.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Role Specific Training relevant to specialty of the post
- Teaching Qualification
- Leadership Qualification
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and skill to plan, deliver, and evaluate high quality, evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients within the speciality of the post
- Experience of working with patients, and those that matter to them, from a range of diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Experience of working as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise own workload.
- Knowledge and skill in infection prevention and control principles and procedures
- IT literacy and ability to use NHS systems
- Competence in speciality or role specific extended skills required of the post or willingness to undertake necessary training.
Desirable criteria
- Clinical experience in the specialty of the post
- Skills in research and audit methodology and application of findings to practice
- Evidence of introducing change and innovation into nursing practice
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to meet the requirements of patients, their families/carers, and professional colleagues.
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the service
Desirable criteria
- Human Factors awareness
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- lauren Green
- Job title
- Dematology Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01422 224278
- Additional information
The Dermatology team on 01422 224579
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Workforce and Organisational Development
Acre Mill
Acre Street
Lindley
Huddersfield
HD3 3EB
- Telephone
- 01484 343369
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