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.

Main duties of the job

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.