Band 5 Registered Nurse in Plymouth

We are looking for a highly motivated member of staff to join our team. An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 x band 5 registered nurses to join the Dermatology Department, Rowan House. You should be willing to be part of a forward thinking team and keen to undertake training and professional development on a regular basis as the provision of dermatology services changes. An interest in supporting dermatological surgical procedures or theatre recovery would be advantageous.

The Unit provides a large range of services including: dermatology minor operations (including MOH's surgery), nurse led consultations and care for inflammatory skin conditions, research into new drugs and skin treatments, UVA and UVB treatment, patch testing, photodynamic therapy, specialist acne clinics, drug monitoring clinics, skin cancer clinics and dressings clinics.

Main duties of the job include:

• Responsible for co-ordinating and delivering effective quality nursing care in the speciality following a patient centred model of practice and ensuring area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.
• To provide clinical expertise and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Supervision and direction of junior nursing staff, healthcare assistants and learners.
• To undertake nurse led clinics, such as dressing clinics, phototherapy, patch testing.
• To provide patient education and health promotion about chronic dermatological conditions.
• To provide support for drug monitoring clinics and the skin cancer service.
• To work as a scrub practitioner for minor dermatology surgical procedures.
• To provide high quality care to patients and their families during the perioperative period and contribute to the overall efficiency and development of the recovery room service.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.

Details:

• Date posted: 21 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year (£31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 216-LH-S7504624-B
• Job locations: DERMATOLOGY, ROWAN HOUSE, UHP, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8BQ

Person Specification:

• Knowledge & Experience

• Essential: Demonstrable post registration experience
• Essential: Proven evidence of recent Continuing Professional development.
• Essential: Proven knowledge of patient administration system.
• Desirable: Demonstrable clinical skills relevant to area of practice
• Desirable: Proven demonstrable experience in Dermatology

• Essential: Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
• Essential: Effective influencing skills: in general and with senior health care professionals.
• Desirable: Demonstrate potential management abilities.
• Desirable: Ability to facilitate change within the work area.

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.