Phototherapy Nurse - Dermatology

Main area Dermatology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: n/a Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (To provide phototherapy treatment clinics on Monday, Wednesday & Friday's. Subject to change in line with changing needs of the service.) Job
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Site Water's Green Medical Centre Town Macclesfield Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the East Dermatology team as a Phototherapy Nurse. Phototherapy is an effective, long established treatment modality for many skin diseases, including Eczema, Psoriasis and lymphoma. It offers a suitable alternative form of treatment for patients who cannot have or do not wish to have systemic immunosuppression or biologic therapy for skin disease.

Phototherapy can be used in some photosensitive conditions to desensitise the skin enabling the patient to enjoy more time out of doors. The history of phototherapy dates back more than 3500 years (the Ancient Egyptians treated vitiligo with sunlight & a photo sensitising plant). Phototherapy can effectively reduce disease activity, improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.

Nurses play an important part in phototherapy and the patient’s dermatology journey. Phototherapy enjoys high patient satisfaction and is an integral part of dermatology practice.

If you have clinical organisation and communication skills with the ability to work independently and also part of the wider dermatology team we would love to hear from you

Previous experience within dermatology or phototherapy is desirable, however training will be given. A willingness to undertake relevant dermatology, phototherapy training, and updates will be required for the post.

You will be required to administer phototherapy treatments in accordance with clinical protocols . Monitor patients during and after treatment for adverse reactions and ensure safety procedures are followed. Educate patients on treatment plans, skin care, and phototherapy risks and benefits. You will be responsible for the recording of patient’s treatment plans, their cumulative doses and adverse events etc 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.

This is a 15 hour per week permanent position based at Waters Green Medical Centre. There will be a requirement to cross cover the other sites if needed.

Phototherapy is offered at:

Waters Green Medical Centre, Macclesfield, Leighton Hospital, Crewe and Victoria Infirmary, Northwich

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.

The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.

We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.

The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.

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