A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a highly experienced, knowledgeable and educated member of the team who is able to work autonomously within our paediatric dermatology team. You would work closely with all members of the MDT to provide comprehensive follow-up, in nurse-led clinics and joint clinics supporting the multidisciplinary management of dermatology patients.
The post holder will develop and provide an advisory and supportive service to patients under the Paediatric Dermatology service. They will provide education and information to children, young people and their families regarding the management and treatment of a range of dermatology conditions. As part of the team, they will work to develop the Dermatology service.
They will provide patient follow-up, following a structured pathway and by monitoring email and telephone contacts, liaising effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team, providing continuity of care into the community and throughout the patient’s rehabilitation.
They will act as an expert resource to professionals involved in the care of these patients both within the acute and primary care setting.
The post holder will maintain oversight of the services activity, governance and clinical outcomes, working with the team on change initiatives as required.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Clinical / direct care practice
To receive referrals within the specialty from the health care team and respond to requests for expert advice and guidance.
Towork within an agreed job plan to meet service needs which should be reviewed annually.
To conduct holistic assessment and providing supervision & guidance to colleagues in skilled history taking, physical examination, observation and ordering, conducting and interpreting relevant tests and investigations.
To work in collaboration with the multi professional team, contributing expert, evidence based knowledge and skills to relevant aspects of the patients care and treatment.
To maintain boundaries of own practice within agreed guidelines and protocols, use professional judgment in managing complex and unpredictable situations and seek guidance from other relevant experts.
To address patient’s risk factors and health promotion needs through comprehensive assessment of individuals for risk factors and early signs of illness.
To builds an environment of trust and rapport, enabling patent empowerment in their healthcare and acting as an advocate for the patient in treatment decisions and choices.
To draw upon an appropriate range of multi-agency and inter-professional resources to ensure that patients receive appropriate services, making referrals to other professions and services as appropriate.
To use effective communication and interpersonal skills to provide information, explanation and reassurance to patients and families.
To plan and conduct appropriate follow up, closure or transition of care for the patient.
To maintain accurate and contemporaneous records of patients assessment, care and treatment.
Leadership and Collaborative Practice
To provide advice, guidance and support to own and other professions to enable best practice in care and treatment within area of expertise.
To work collaboratively with colleagues, patients and families to seek their views and to develop and improve practice and the service.
To continually evaluate and develop own role and competencies to meet the evolving needs of patients and the service.
To develop networks and collaborative working across professional, and organizational boundaries to develop, integrate and coordinate care.
To support and contribute to delivering the wider Trust agenda as directed by the Chief Nurse and the Trust Senior Nursing and Midwifery Council.
To participate and contribute to National objectives.
Improving Quality and Developing Practice
To develop valid and reliable methods to continually evaluate and audit own practice and service outcomes, identifying, interpreting and acting on audit outcomes.
To maintain records of activity including clinical coding, maintain appropriate documentation and participate in audit of documentation, clinical activity and outcomes.
To use and develop information systems to support decision making and improve care.
To maintain knowledge of contemporary epidemiological, demographic, social, political and professional factors relevant to the specialist area of practice.
To use a reflective and questioning approach to practice, identifying potential opportunities for clinical or service changes.
To maintain awareness and application of relevant research and evidence based practice relating to area of clinical expertise and profession practice.
To identify and responds to gaps in evidence and/or practice knowledge, and to contribute/lead in research / audit/ practice development.
To enable the sharing of new knowledge and developments with others.
To facilitate and enable change at individual and team levels to improve practice and health outcomes, monitoring and evaluating the impact of resultant changes in practice.
To continually assess, monitor and act on risks in own and others’ practice through risk assessment.
To ensure the appropriate and effective use of resources to ensure both cost effectiveness and quality.
To participate in business and service development including activity and income generation.
Developing Self and Others
To participate in review of own practice with colleagues from own and other professions thorough case review and clinical supervision.
To develop and provide patient education and information which is appropriate and responsive to individual needs and level of development.
To participate in the development of evidence based protocols, standards, policies and clinical guidelines.
To evaluate knowledge and practice, identifying learning opportunities and continuing development through appraisal and personal development planning.
To maintain a personal portfolio illustrating evidence of competence and continuing development.
To supports colleagues in their learning and application of theory to practice through assessment, teaching and clinical supervision.
To contribute to wider education and development programmes in external organizations.
Contribute to the dissemination of knowledge through publication and presentation.
Communication
• Ensure all communication, which may be complex, contentious or sensitive, is undertaken in a responsive and inclusive manner, focusing on improvement and ways to move forward.
• Ensure all communication is presented appropriately to the different recipients, according to levels of understanding, type of communication being imparted and possible barriers such as language, culture, understanding or physical or mental health conditions.
This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Feb 2025