Phototherapist / Phototherapy Nurse - Dermatology

6 days ago

Crewe Cheshire, United Kingdom Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

An opportunity has arisen for a nurse or physiotherapist with an interest in phototherapy to work as a Phototherapist / Phototherapy Nurse for the Dermatology department at Leighton Hospital.

You will be working alongside our experienced phototherapist, so this is the perfect role if you have an interest in this field which you wish to develop. You will be supported to learn and develop the required skills and knowledge needed.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of patients throughout their treatment to discharge. You will be responsible for the recording of patient’s treatment plans, their cumulative doses and adverse events in order to provide a written summary to the referring clinician.

Departmental protocols and guidelines must be met at all times. You will undertake regular risk assessments, audits and reviews and make recommendations to the senior team.

You must be a registered nurse or physiotherapist.

The role will involve:

  1. Completion of investigations, treatments, and supporting the dermatology team in ensuring the completion of appropriate dermatology pathway.
  2. Provision of specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies, carers, clients and relatives in relation to phototherapy and other assessments and treatments within their scope of practice.
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