Registered General Nurse

Job Description

RGN - Registered General Nurse

Location: Leeds

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 40 hours Monday - Saturday

Salary: £41,600

We make health happen

Bupa Dermatology is a growing service line now part of Bupa Health Services. Transforming 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 time

Job Area

Nursing & Theatres

Locations

Clinic - Leeds

Cycle to work scheme, Private medical insurance, Employee mentoring programme, Paid volunteer time, Referral programme, Private dental insurance, Free flu jabs, Additional leave, Gym membership, Financial planning services, Company pension, Health & wellbeing programme