Be a registered nurse with significant experience in Dermatology, who possesses the specialist skills and qualifications to assess and treat patients within their specific remit.
Act as an autonomous practitioner in forming clinical decisions and complex management plans in the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of patients.
Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and collaborate with colleagues to ensure that high quality evidence based patient care is provided.
Lead the development of a clinical service within dermatological specialist-nursing field and provide specialist education and training to others relating to this service.
Main duties of the job
Be the Deputy Dermatology Nursing Manager for the entire Dermatology Service. Work closely with the Dermatology Nursing Manager, assisting with the development of the service. Attend Trust meetings in the absence of the Manager as required.
Lead the Dermatology Nurse-Led Clinics service; developing the services, initiate changes and audit the services effectiveness.
Have qualifications in Advanced History Taking and Non-Medical Prescribing or be willing to undertake and successfully complete this educational path.
Receive direct referrals, assess, diagnose, treat and discharge patients within remit of the role and agreed protocols in Nurse-Led specialist treatments, minor surgery and follow-up dermatology clinics.
Provide expert clinical advice to patients to assist with their treatment and discharge plans.
Undertake line management (appraisals, sickness monitoring and development) of junior staff.
Provide education relating to Nurse-Led clinic service to other healthcare providers.
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person Specification
Professional Qualification/Education
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Relevant post registration course - (e.g. Dermatology)
* Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships.
* Listens objectively to others' views/opinions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
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