Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic individuals with an interest in Dermatology nursing to join our well established team of staff. You will become part of a dedicated team who cover a wide range of specialities including skin surgery, light therapy, cutaneous allergy testing, nurse led therapies and clinics, along with ensuring that an effective and high-quality service is delivered to all patients.
The post holder will practice autonomously and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate person-centred evidence based nursing that respects and maintains dignity and human rights. They will be responsible for assessment of care needs of patients and planning programmes of care, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision. At times they will have management responsibility for being in charge of the ward/department and supervising junior members of staff.
They will work in partnership with other health and social care professionals, students and trainees and agencies, service users, their carers and families. The post holder will contribute to the practice development within their clinical care setting and work in accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and will be responsible for completing any work based training associated with the role.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
* Use up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, communicate findings, influence changes and promote health and best practice.
* Ensure patients receive high quality clinical care and a positive patient experience, having regard to their customs, beliefs and ethnicity.
* Monitor patients progress, ensuring accurate records of all relevant observations and clinical assessments are kept and take appropriate action as indicated.
* Work alongside other health care professionals to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
* Have accountability for the correct administration and custody of medicines according to the Trust Policy.
* Ensure all nursing documentation is completed prior to the span of duty ending.
* Ensure effective handover of patients between shifts / healthcare professionals.
* Achieve and maintain skills and clinical competencies specific to the post/ department role.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Adult Nurse on the NMC Register
* Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
Experience
Essential
* Previous / recent experience or working in an acute secondary NHS care setting.
* Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence.
* Experience of working on own and in a team in a health care environment.
* Willingness to become a practice supervisor / assessor to or meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for student supervision and assessment.
* Understanding and knowledge of the NMC code of conduct.
* Understanding of preceptorship and work based learning.
* Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context.
* Understanding / experience of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity.
* Awareness of health and safety issues.
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Professional appearance.
* Displays genuine interest in the post applied for.
* Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
* Ability to communicate articulately with others.
* Caring and approachable.
* Punctual.
* Reliable.
* Ability to work a varied shift pattern including nights / weekends unsocial hours.
* The applicant can describe why the Trust may deploy him / her to a different practice setting for a span of duty.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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