Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our supportive and dedicated Dermatology Team as a Band 5 Staff Nurse.



We are looking for a compassionate and motivated nurse to contribute to our growing Dermatology Service, which operates across 2 sites : Altrincham and Stockport.



This role includes the added responsibility of providing Registered Nurse(RN) cover for the Neurology Clinics held at the Altrincham site, making it ideal for a nurse eager to diversify their clinical skills.



The post holder will be responsible for the smooth running of the clinics / theatre sessions within the Dermatology Outpatients Department including supervision and development of untrained staff and supporting patients, family and carers.



Expectation to progress towards competencies for administering of Phototherapy treatments.



Communication and Relationships



To communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure level of understanding incorporates preferred ways of communication, culture and background. To effectively communicate complex and sensitive information.



To agree the arrangements for communication with patients/family /carer, document these as per Trust policy and the patients right to confidentiality. To influence and prioritise the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in self and others.



Analytical and Judgemental Skills



To 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 .



Undertake initial patient assessments, considering their health, safety and wellbeing, devising and delivering care plans.



Management and Organisational Skills



1 To practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal framework for nursing.



2 To discuss and agree short, medium or long term goals, prioritise care and develop plans with patient, family, carer and health care team.



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.



This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC Pin within the next 2-3 months.



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 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