Dermatology Department

The Dermatology Department is located at Prospect House, a short walk from the main Kettering General Hospital site.

The service sees patients in outpatient appointments, having been referred via GP e-referrals and from Consultant to Consultant referrals.

The department does not offer routine ward referral visits - urgent ward visits can be arranged if required and appropriate. Our staff are on hand to offer advice and guidance.

The aim is to deliver a high quality, evidence based, patient centred model of care for patients presenting with dermatological conditions. This service will ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect within the clinical setting. Patients will have access to appropriate medical and nursing expertise and support from Allied Health Professionals (AHP's) to allow effective care planning that facilitates self-care with chronic and acute conditions.

• Management of chronic skin disease - eczema, psoriasis and others
• Diagnosis and management of all types of skin eruption including infectious, autoimmune and allergic
• Acne treatment
• Biologic therapy clinics
• Phototherapy for chronic disease
• Rapid access and treatment of skin cancers
• Skin cancer surgery
• Photodynamic therapy for certain types of skin cancer
• Iontophoresis for excessive seating
• Patch testing for allergic eczemas
• Leg ulcer assessment
• Paediatric dermatology
• General dermatology
• Rapid access skin cancer assessment (2 week wait)
• Outpatient surgery
• Patch testing
• Leg ulcer assessment
• Systemic therapy monitoring
• Skin cancer review
• Paediatric dermatology

Treatments:

• ​Iontophoresis
• Photodynamic therapy
• Phototherapy

Consultant

Nurse Specialist