Staff Nurse - Dermatology Outpatients Salford
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our supportive and dedicated Dermatology team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse!
We are looking for a experienced, compassionate and motivated nurse to contribute to our growing Dermatology service, at Salford royal. You would be expected to cover our services at Altrincham and Stockport when required, however, your main site of working will be Salford.
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The post holder will be responsible for the smooth running of the clinics and theatre sessions within the Dermatology Outpatients Departments. Theatre experience is desirable.
We offer the following services at Salford, all of which you would be trained in, in time:
-Dermatology clinics
-Dermatology theatres
-Laser
-MOHS surgery
-Patch testing
Communications and Relationships
You will communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure level of understanding incorporates preferred ways of communicating, culture and background. You will also be able to effectively communicate complex and sensitive information.
Analytical and Judgemental Skills
You will undertake data collection effectively using the agreed system to use judgemental skills to decide upon and recommend best course of action including escalation as appropriate.
Management and Organisational skills
You will practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal framework for nursing.
You will discuss and agree short, medium or long term goals, prioritise care and develop plans with the patient, family carer and health care team.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This vacancy is open to experienced nurses who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK.
Please note an NMC PRN Pin is not a full NMC Pin and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.
The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receive a full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
The NCA is proud to serve a diverse population and is committed to delivering inclusive, accessible care. We value individuality and aim to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications are welcomed from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs.
We also warmly welcome applications from serving and former members of the Armed Forces community and their families. Please indicate on your application form if you are a member of the Armed Forces community to be considered under our guaranteed interview scheme, subject to meeting the essential criteria for the role.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to offering a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Important Information
Vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications are received or where an internal redeployee has been identified.
For fixed-term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed-term contracts will be offered to external (non-NHS) applicants.
If you are applying for an internal secondment opportunity, we strongly encourage you to discuss this with your line manager before submitting your application. Any secondment offer will be subject to management agreement and the needs of your substantive service. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to proceed.
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