Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge or looking for something new? This is an ideal opportunity for an individual with a genuine interest in Dermatology who wishes to start a career in this specialty, or for an existing Dermatology nurse who wishes to consolidate and develop their skills further in all areas of Dermatology Outpatients. Training would be supported through a competency department provides a full range of Dermatology services including nurse led services such as Topical treatments and complex wound management, Phototherapy, Patch Testing, Iontophoresis, and Photodynamic Therapy. The service also provides Dermatological surgery including Minor Operations and MOH's surgery, for the management and support of patients on cancer pathways. You will work alongside an experienced multi-professional team in providing holistic nursing care to clients with a wide range of dermatological conditions. We are looking for a nurse who is enthusiastic, motivated and most importantly demonstrates a compassionate attitude and a commitment to delivering high quality care.
Main duties of the job
1. To deliver high quality care to patients within all areas of Dermatology Outpatients, working in line with Trust policies, objectives, protocols and local guidelines, whilst also being aware of the importance of their role in supporting members of the team and always adhering to the Trust values, and in accordance with NMC regulations.
2. Accept delegated responsibility for specific activities/areas from the senior nurse in charge.
3. To be able to work both autonomously, and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high standards of care to patients within the Dermatology Outpatients setting.
4. Communicate in line with Trust values, to patients, carers' and staff at all times.
5. Take every opportunity to continue to develop, practice and expand their own general and specialist nursing skills.
About us
Proud of our workforce
Our 7,500 staffare recruited from local communities and around the world
Our staff rate us second among acute trusts in London as a place to work
Despite challenges in the NHS, our low staff vacancy rate remains significantly better than the national average
We are passionate about the health and wellbeing of our staff with a huge support offer, including our nationally-recognised free back-up care scheme and Timewise accreditation as a flexible employer
We love to develop our people, offering a range of development programmes and apprenticeships, with our healthcare support worker apprentices winning Apprentice of the Year for two years running
We offer a fantastic range of salary sacrifice schemes, from season ticket loans, bicycles and vehicles, to gym memberships, home electronics and holidays
Job description
Job responsibilities
6. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care throughappropriate frameworks, including safe effective arrangements fordischarge, underpinned by Trust values.
7. Assist members of the team in the co-ordination of the clinical activities.
8. Use clinical standards to participate in the process of monitoring thequality of care delivered. Act to ensure that nursing practice is of thehighest standard, in line with Trust and CQC standards.
9. Supply and/or administer medication safely in line with Trust medicinespolicy.
10. Assess and support patients with adherence and understanding of theirmedication.
11. Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.
12. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient andtheir significant others.
13. Assist with the evaluation of care and initiate any action required, forexample liaising with the multidisciplinary team of doctors as appropriate.
14. Review the effectiveness of the nursing care provided and initiate anyaction that may be required.
15. Undertake any reasonable and relevant clinical or non-clinical functionscommensurate with their banding.
16. Recognise and act on situations that may be detrimental to the health andwell-being of the individual.
17. Co-ordinate and support other members of the caring team who may beresponsible for implementing specific aspects of nursing care.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
18. Diploma
19. Degree or working towards
20. Registered Nurse on NMC register as appropriate
21. Evidence of recent and on- going professional development
Desirable
22. Mentorship/Teaching/assessing course
23. Post qualification course in relevant speciality
Experience
Essential
24. Post registration experience working in an acute hospital setting
25. Experience with acutely ill patients
26. Evidence of teaching and assessing
27. Ability to utilise pre -registration experience to demonstrate an understanding of the relevant settings.
28. General management skills
Desirable
29. Proven clinical experience in relevant area
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
30. Demonstrates a genuine interest and has awareness of issues in Dermatology
31. Practices in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct
32. Awareness of current nursing and NHS issues
33. Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
34. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
35. Evidence of working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
36. Ability to form excellent interpersonal relationships
37. Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
38. Ability to work with minimal supervision
Personal Qualities
Essential
39. Maintain professional image / attitude at all times
40. Patient centred in all aspects, acts as an advocate for patient
41. Flexible / adaptable
42. Non-judgemental attitude
43. Ability to accept criticism constructively/aware of limitations
44. Ability to work under pressure
Physical Attributes
Essential
45. Ability to work full shift pattern including rotation, as relevant to area