Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology
The Dermatology nursing team at Barnet and Chase farm is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Band 6 CNS to join our friendly and established team. Multidisciplinary team working is key, and you will be working alongside the existing clinical nurse specialists and the medical team.
The ideal candidate will already be working at Band 6 level or above and possess a high level of knowledge and expertise within the specialty of dermatology. Previous experience working in Dermatology is fundamental to this role, to facilitate a range of dermatology nurse-led clinics, including:
1. phototherapy
2. keloid and alopecia intralesional injections
3. patch testing
4. photodynamic therapy
5. systemic drug monitoring
As a CNS, you will be expected to assess the psychological burden of skin disease, through various models and scoring systems. In addition to this, the role of the dermatology CNS is educating the patient and their families to better manage their skin condition. Therefore, the ideal candidate will possess effective communication and interpersonal skills to enable them to achieve this in a sensitive manner.
Please kindly note, that this is a 9-month fixed-term post.
Main duties of the job
1. Patient Education
2. Attending MDTS where applicable
3. Willingness to work cross site
4. Flexible and adaptable dependent on service needs
5. Ability to work safely under pressure
6. Ability to independently manage a cohort of patients
7. Candidate must be able to prioritise tasks and be a highly organised individual
8. Provide support and teaching to junior colleagues
9. Work within their own limitations and seek appropriate expertise when required
10. Liaise and work closely with members of the Multidisciplinary team, cross site and with affiliated hospitals
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education & Professional Qualifications
Essential
* Registered nurse
* Undergraduate degree
* Masters' degree or willing to work towards
* Dermatology related course or a willingness to undertake
Desirable
* Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
* Advanced assessment skills or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
* Post Registration experience of nursing patients with Dermatological conditions
Desirable
* Experience of mentoring and managing junior staff and students
* Experience of developing innovative practice and managing change
* Experience of autonomous practice
* Experience of teaching
* Experience of audit and research
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
* Expert specialist skills and knowledge of managing patients with dermatological conditions
* Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to Dermatology
* Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
* Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
* Ability to problem-solve, prioritise, work to deadlines and self-motivate
* Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi-professional teams
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
* Be a positive role model with evidence of ongoing professional development
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
* Diplomatic and calm
* To be flexible and approachable
* Commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery
* Self-awareness
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Barnet Hospital
Wellhouse Lane
Barnet
EN5 3DJ
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