Job Description:
RGN – Registered General Nurse
Location: St Michael's Clinic, St Michael's St, Shrewsbury SY1 2HE
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8.30am to 5pm, with occasional late shift from 11.30am to 8.00pm. Five days per week over Monday to Saturday
We make health happen
The Dermatology Partnership is a growing group of private clinics, who are trusted experts in dermatology and are now part of Bupa Health Services. We transform peoples’ lives by providing outstanding dermatology care. We do this by placing patients at the heart of everything we do, striving to be the best at what we do and believe that our patients’ trust is earned through the delivery of clinical services to the highest standard.
As a Staff Nurse, you will work within a dermatology team to deliver care to patients within a Clinic environment. You will participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to provide support to patients with Dermatological conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
Support patient pathways in Dermatology and participate fully in the treatment and monitoring of patients
Supervise and demonstrate procedures for junior staff qualified and unqualified
Assisting Dermatologists and Surgeons with a range of specialised procedures such as general dermatology and skin care surgery
Plan and organise own workload in order to meet Clinic and patient needs
Ensure compliance with Clinic Policies and Procedures
Assisting in outpatient clinics
Check referral letter, results and x-rays are available for clinical sessions
Support the community dermatology clinic, providing education and resources to patients, their families and staff
Perform a full skin assessment on each patient including dermoscopy where necessary
Perform all aspects of relevant nursing care for patients including specialist dressing/bandaging techniques and the removal of sutures/clips
Assist and chaperone patients whilst clinical examinations/procedures are being undertaken
Assist medical staff with fine needle aspirations, core biopsies and take responsibility for the collection/labelling of specimens
Provide high standards of care in various Nurse-led follow-up clinics including phototherapy, cryotherapy, acne clinics, PRP and related clinics, patch testing and assisting in minor surgery
Support where and when necessary with audits, triage of results and triage of referrals
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
Nursing Degree
Registered NMC
Significant post-registration Nursing experience
Knowledge of patient database systems
Phlebotomy – administration of drugs as prescribed by medical staff
Understanding of clinical and pricing documentation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Passion for patient care and delivering an effective service
Demonstrates a professional, confident and calm approach
Self-motivated and able to motivate others
Works to well established routines/procedures
Able to develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships with all staff and patients
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
25 Days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
Annual performance-based bonus
Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
Various other benefits and online discounts
Why The Dermatology Partnership?
We are dedicated to delivering expert medical, surgical, and aesthetic skincare, guiding each patient through their unique journey. We aim to be recognised as the UK's leading provider of clinical dermatology, attracting top clinicians and support teams. We support, understand, and value our patients and colleagues in our welcoming clinics, fostering a culture of trust, respect, and teamwork. We celebrate outstanding performance and take pride in our clinical excellence, our team, and the professional services we offer our patients.
Our commitment to innovation drives us to be flexible, agile, and adaptable, encouraging everyone to contribute to shaping our services now and in the future. We love what we do and are dedicated to making a difference in people's lives. Our values reflect our passion for our work and our commitment to providing exceptional care in a supportive and innovative environment.
Time Type:
Full timeJob Area:
Locations:
St Michaels Clinic Limited