Job summary The post holder will be practising as an independent specialist clinical practitioner providing patient-centred and evidence-based clinical care, within an agreed scope of competence and practice. The jobholder is responsible for the management of a defined caseload. The jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care. The jobholder will provide specialist nursing care, treatment and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service. The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources. The job holder will support the development of interdisciplinary and whole service working. As a role model they will promote the sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care. The job holder will provide training and education to staff groups, patients and families/carers. Main duties of the job The post holder will work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to implement and improve the patient pathway and will be expected to develop new skills to further enhance the quality of the service delivered. Where appropriate, the role will include the day to day leadership and management. About us THE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9298-CAH-070 Job locations Chapel Allerton Hospital Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 4SA Job description Job responsibilities An exciting new opportunity has arisen at Chapel Allerton CSU. We are seeking to recruit a Band 7 Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Paediatric Dermatology nurse specialist team. The ideal candidate should be an experienced paediatric nurse with some dermatology experience, educated to degree level. You will have a good understanding of paediatric dermatology and be willing to learn. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they are a strong and credible source of clinical knowledge in order to support the development of the nursing team and wider multi-disciplinary team. They will be responsible for delivering independent nurse-led clinics, undertaking clinical assessments, and making treatment decisions using advanced clinical knowledge and experience. A non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to obtain) is integral for the role. Experience in supporting paediatric patients with Transition to adult services would be advantageous. The post holder will line manage a team of paediatric nurse specialists and a clinical support worker, including mentoring and supporting staff with their professional development. Strategically the post holder will actively lead on setting standards of care, service development, and change management. The successful candidate will need to continually work to further develop and improve the Paediatric Dermatology service and to confidently advocate for service improvement initiatives within the adult-led Chapel Allerton Hospital CSU. This role requires a proactive individual with strong leadership skills who is comfortable working independently and autonomously. The post holder will be based at Chapel Allerton Hospital. The service operates Monday to Friday. Clinics are delivered at both the Chapel Allerton Hospital and the Leeds General Infirmary and there may occasionally be the need to conduct home or school visits. Job description Job responsibilities An exciting new opportunity has arisen at Chapel Allerton CSU. We are seeking to recruit a Band 7 Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Paediatric Dermatology nurse specialist team. The ideal candidate should be an experienced paediatric nurse with some dermatology experience, educated to degree level. You will have a good understanding of paediatric dermatology and be willing to learn. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they are a strong and credible source of clinical knowledge in order to support the development of the nursing team and wider multi-disciplinary team. They will be responsible for delivering independent nurse-led clinics, undertaking clinical assessments, and making treatment decisions using advanced clinical knowledge and experience. A non-medical prescribing qualification (or willingness to obtain) is integral for the role. Experience in supporting paediatric patients with Transition to adult services would be advantageous. The post holder will line manage a team of paediatric nurse specialists and a clinical support worker, including mentoring and supporting staff with their professional development. Strategically the post holder will actively lead on setting standards of care, service development, and change management. The successful candidate will need to continually work to further develop and improve the Paediatric Dermatology service and to confidently advocate for service improvement initiatives within the adult-led Chapel Allerton Hospital CSU. This role requires a proactive individual with strong leadership skills who is comfortable working independently and autonomously. The post holder will be based at Chapel Allerton Hospital. The service operates Monday to Friday. Clinics are delivered at both the Chapel Allerton Hospital and the Leeds General Infirmary and there may occasionally be the need to conduct home or school visits. Person Specification Additional Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy Experience Essential Significant and recent relevant experience at Band 6 or equivalent within an appropriate specialty Clinical audit and standard setting Desirable Clinical audit and standard setting Service development and/or change management Skills & behaviours Essential Compassionate and caring, Capable of lateral thinking, Motivator of self and others Positive approach to change Communication skills Leadership skills Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1) First Level Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Master Level Degree Education or equivalent experience Extended/ Supplementary Prescribing Person Specification Additional Requirements Essential Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy Experience Essential Significant and recent relevant experience at Band 6 or equivalent within an appropriate specialty Clinical audit and standard setting Desirable Clinical audit and standard setting Service development and/or change management Skills & behaviours Essential Compassionate and caring, Capable of lateral thinking, Motivator of self and others Positive approach to change Communication skills Leadership skills Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (RN Adult for adult clinical areas or RN Child for childrens areas (Level 1) First Level Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or equivalent Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Master Level Degree Education or equivalent experience Extended/ Supplementary Prescribing 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Chapel Allerton Hospital Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 4SA Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)