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NHS Scotland

Staff Nurse - Dermatology

Glasgow On-site 0-2 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 7,482 employees
Dermatology NursingVenepuncturePhototherapyTopical TreatmentsPatch Testing

Requirements

Must be an NMC Registered Nurse with a strong motivation to work in dermatology. Previous dermatology experience is desirable but not essential as full training is provided.

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the city-wide Dermatology Outpatients Department.

You will work within busy dermatology units across the South Sector, providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients with a range of dermatological conditions while developing specialist dermatology nursing skills.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

  • Based within the Dermatology units at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital however, cross-working across Gartnavel General Hospital, and New Victoria Hospital will be required.

Available Work Patterns

  • 22.79 Fixed-term post for 12 months, and these hours will be worked during core hours

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Key Responsibilities

You will support a wide range of consultant-led and nurse-led dermatology clinics, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of person-centred care. Day-to-day duties will include assisting within outpatient clinics, undertaking venepuncture, providing phototherapy and topical treatments, supporting patch testing services, and assisting with dermatological surgical sessions.

You will work collaboratively with the nursing and wider multi-professional team to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients attending the dermatology service.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

  • NMC Registered Nurse
  • Previous dermatology experience is desirable but not essential.
  • Applicants should demonstrate strong motivation to work within the dermatology specialty.
  • Full training and development will be provided to the successful candidate.
  • Opportunity to develop and/or further develop dermatology specialty skills.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

  • A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
  • Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
  • Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
  • Enhanced pay for working public holidays
  • NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
  • Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Alex Eagleton - Senior Charge Nurse on 0141 201 3867 or Alexandra.Eagleton@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

Dermatology NursingVenepuncturePhototherapyTopical TreatmentsPatch TestingSurgical AssistancePerson-Centred CarePatient Care