An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated registered Band 5 nurse to join our friendly specialist surgical team in the Dermatology Department of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop their skills and career to become a specialist dermatology nurse within the department that is currently under refurbishment and expansion with a new additional theatre being built.
The post holder will be required to deliver high quality care, supporting and assisting the dermatology surgeons, and provide clinical nurse advice, education and treatment resulting in an improved standard of care.
Our dermatology department provides various surgical procedures all of which are undertaken under local anaesthetic including specialist MOHS surgery, minor surgical procedures, and post-op wound clinics.
All training, support and supervision will be given with competencies completed to ensure safe best practice.
Main duties of the job
* To carry out assigned tasks within the department assisting in the management and flow of patients in the department.
* Assist and chaperone in surgical clinics, patient procedures and assessments to ensure safe and efficient running of service.
* Work under guidance of the surgical team supporting and ensuring the service demands are met, assisting with the treatment and management of patients.
* Take an active role in the day to day running of the department including ordering and monitoring of stock and supplies.
Person Specification
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proven ability to utilise word, PowerPoint and Excel to a level of producing documents, reports.
* Ability to demonstrate appropriate non-antagonistic behaviour in stressful situations.
* Proven ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them.
* Evidence of participation in audit, research and development of staff.
* Proven track record when dealing with human resource issues.
* Ability to plan and organise complex activities, programmes which may need adjustment on a regular basis depending on activity.
* Dexterity and accuracy required for medicine administration and clinical interventions.
Education, Qualifications & Training
* RN (adult).
* Degree in related field (or equivalent experience).
* Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification.
* Recognised advanced communication skills.
Experience
* IV therapy.
* Significant experience at a Band 5 nursing level within a related field.
* Proven track record in change management, team leadership, performance management.
Special Circumstances
* IV therapy.
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.
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Reference number
434-IM6602491-A
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