Dermatology Outpatient Nurse - Dorset

Job summary

Dermatology Outpatient Nurse Weekend Insourcing Opportunities

Location: Dorset

Availability: Saturdays & Sundays

Hours: 08:0018:00

Rates: Competitive

About the Role:

We are currently seeking experienced Dermatology Outpatient Nurses to support weekend insourcing clinics across Dorset, helping NHS Trusts deliver waiting list initiatives and improve patient access to dermatology services.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced consultants and clinical teams within busy outpatient settings, providing high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the patient journey.

Successful candidates will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of outpatient clinics and treatment rooms, supporting clinicians in delivering safe and effective care.

Main duties of the job

Essential Requirements:

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Be currently working within an NHS dermatology service, providing supervision and leadership.
• Have recent, hands-on experience supporting patients within dermatology outpatient clinics.
• Have been actively undertaking this work for at least 6 months within the past 12 months.

You must also have:

• A Registered Nurse (RN) qualification.
• Current NMC registration with no restrictions to practise.
• Proven experience working within an NHS dermatology outpatient setting.
• Proven experience working within an NHS dermatology surgical setting.
• Excellent patient assessment, communication and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include supporting dermatology outpatient clinics through:

• Preparing and setting up clinics, treatment rooms, equipment, instruments and procedure trolleys.
• Supporting outpatient clinic preparation and ensuring all necessary equipment is available.
• Conducting patient observations and assessments where appropriate.
• Assisting consultants and clinicians during patient consultations and procedures.
• Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of patient care.
• Providing patient education and treatment advice where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Ensuring clinics run safely and efficiently in line with clinical standards and patient safety requirements.

About us

18 Week Support is a leading NHS insourcing provider, working in partnership with NHS Trusts across the UK to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting times and improve patient access to care.

Our clinical teams work alongside NHS services to deliver additional outpatient and surgical capacity, supported by experienced Clinical Leads and Nurse Leads. Patient safety, clinical governance and quality of care are central to everything we do.

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