Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Specialist Nurse in the management of complex woundcare for patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa at our Salford Dermatology Centre.
The nationally renowned Dermatology Centre at Salford Royal Hospital provides specialist services for Greater Manchester and a number of supra-regional services. These include a high profile Psoriasis service and the Specialist Centre For The Provision of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, in addition to being the host organisation for the Manchester Specialist Skin MDT.
The Successful Candidate Will:
Work closely with all members of the multi professional team to ensure that patients receive seamless dermatology care within the Salford Care Organisation and community.
Provide specialist dermatology advice to support the assessment, planning and implementation of patients care, and where appropriate deliver programmes of care and education to patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
Mentorship and full training will be given through a local dermatology competency assessment framework to the successful candidate to become skilled in the field of Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
Main duties of the job
For this high profile and challenging role, a specialist interest in and knowledge of dermatology is required. You will clinical experience working in a dermatology setting at Band 5 level.
Consideration will be given to recruiting a band five nurse into a training post role. Band 6 will be awarded after the successful candidate has completed training and competency assessments.
You will be working in conjunction with an established team of specialist nurses and the rest of the dermatology team.
You will be responsible for , providing education, advice and follow up to support and empower patients to manage their own conditions effectively, thereby improving quality of life. This includes acting as a resource and support for local GPs, Community Nurses and pharmacy teams.
You will be a highly motivated, self-managing nurse, with the drive and enthusiasm to continue to develop the Dermatology Nursing Service, coaching and supporting junior team members and students.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
17 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro-rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
236-SCO-NM357-25
Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
We recognise that many people find interviews daunting and the conventional interview approach, of unseen questions, often impacts performance on the day. We are therefore piloting sending interview questions, to candidates, in advance.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in speciality of dermatology
- First level Registered nurse with current NMC PIN to practice
- Degree in nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
- Experience of mentorship
Desirable
- Non medical prescribing qualification
- Experience of caring for patients with inflammatory skin disease, (eczema, psoriasis, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
Desirable
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa knowledge
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa knowledge
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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