Dermatology Staff Nurse
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH)
Warrington, WA2 7NEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual to become part of our Dermatology Service. The Staff Nurse is an integral part of the team, who ...
successful candidate will be a registered nurse within the Dermatology Service,
they will be part of a dynamic team supporting the people of Warrington with
complex skin conditions They will support the dermatologist providing skin
examinations ensuring a timely clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment as
required. They will provide education to patients around their skin conditions.
The post holder will prepare patients for surgical procedures like biopsies and
excisions and support the clinician performing minor operations. They will also
perform medical photography and basic wound care as required.
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The registered nurse will support colleagues with their
education and development whilst developing their own skill. They will be
required to keep high levels of accurate documentation and maintain their
skills in line with NMC requirements.
This post will also involve the monitoring of data and
pathways to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. The post holder
will participate in audit and multidisciplinary working.
- To promote the health and wellbeing amongst dermatology patients.
- Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs.
- Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs. Plan, assess, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs utilising prescribing skills if qualified to do so.
- To support the Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialists in the co-ordination of complex and continuing care packages.
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC.
- Attend a multi-disciplinary meeting if appropriate.
- To communicate and collaborate with other members of Dermatology team, voluntary and statutory organisations to support individual patient care.
- To establish and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and carers in complex and potentially challenging situations.
- To competently perform clinical skills related to the post.
- To be professionally responsible for a delegated caseload under the supervision of the Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- To assess health needs at individual and community level.
- To undertake chronic skin disease management reviews using appropriate templates.
- To work without direct supervision.
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) serves more than one million residents across the Halton and Warrington boroughs and the wider North West region.
Bringing together community and out-of-hospital services (formerly provided by Bridgewater Community Healthcare) with inpatient and elective care (formerly Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals) we provide services at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs and facilities.
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM).
They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation.
Our mission
We will be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision
We will be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our values
- Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone
- Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
- Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
- One team: We work well together and with our communities
Experience
Essential: - Demonstrable Post-Registration experience; - Experience in supervising others
Desirable: - Community Experience; - Dermatology Experience; - Leadership Experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Range of extended clinical skills & demonstrate clinical knowledge in dermatology or similar field.
- Able to communicate unpleasant/sensitive information to patients, relatives and carers.
- Able to assess, plan, implement & evaluate packages of care.
- Able to demonstrate organisational and management skills
- Able to develop effective interpersonal skills/relationships across the health & social care setting.
Desirable: - Audit and research; - Phototherapy skills; - Minor Surgery; - Wound care; - Leadership
Right to Work
Essential
- Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK?
- If appointed, will you require sponsorship under a UK work visa route (now or in the future)?
- Please note that sponsorship is not available for all roles. Sponsorship will only be considered where the post meets the relevant UK immigration requirements and where the organisation determines that sponsorship is appropriate for the role.
Relationships
Essential: - If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
Job Specific Requirements
Essential: - The ability to travel independently across the Trust; - The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Qualifications
Essential: - First level Nurse registered with the NMC/Nursing Degree; - RCN Registered; - Mentorship; - Venepuncture
Desirable: - Degree or working towards; - Dermatology Qualification; - Wound care Management; - Minor Surgery; - Leadership
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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