Dermatology Specialist Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dedicated Nurse Specialist team within the Dermatology out-patient unit situated at Brighton General Hospital in Brighton.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic experienced Dermatology Nurse with a proven track record of delivering and organising high-quality patient care. You will have experience of working autonomously both surgically and medically with patients with complex inflammatory/malignant and non-malignant skin disease.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

To offer direct support to all dermatology patients and be a core member of the dermatology team

Provide expert clinical knowledge to staff and patients

To manage own nurse lead clinics

Monitoring of drug safety, including interpreting test results and act on findings to alter treatment as necessary

Perform dermatological surgical procedures

Setting and working with high standards always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Work as a member of the specialist nursing team providing high quality care to Dermatology patients ensuring timely and effective treatments. Be r esponsible for working autonomously delivering high ly specialised care and expert advice, support and education to other health professionals, patients and carers. Act as an expert practitioner demonstrating specialist knowledge, skills and expertise such as management of eczema, psoriasis, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa and other chronic skin conditions, paediatric systemic monitoring, skin cancer and non-malignant skin cancer phototherapy and photo-chemotherapy, minor surgery, photodynamic therapy, patch testing, leg ulcers and systemic drug monitoring .