Main area: Dermatology
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref: 409-6638188
Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Ormskirk District General Hospital
Town: Ormskirk
Salary: Per Annum, Pro rata
Closing: 21/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 02/12/2024
Job overview
Ormskirk Hospital Dermatology Department is seeking to employ a permanent band 6 Senior Dermatology Nurse.
The post is for full time 37.5 hours and will incorporate a combination of clinical and organisational duties to ensure safe and excellent care in the Dermatology Department.
Excellent communication skills are essential, as the post holder will be required to liaise with the vast Dermatology MDT, including clinical and non-clinical staff. In addition to this, the successful applicant will be required to support the Skin Cancer Specialist Nurses in the care of patients with a Cancer diagnosis.
We are seeking an autonomous practitioner, with proven experience of caring for patients with Dermatology conditions and treatments such as phototherapy UVA/UVB treatments, patch testing, photodynamic therapy and treatment counselling and eczema education.
The Department hosts 2 Minor Operation Theatres. The successful applicant will take an active role in the care of patients attending clinic for these procedures, acting as the Scrub Nurse in theatre and using their clinical expertise to review patients returning with any post procedure issues.
Proven leadership skills are also essential as the Senior Dermatology Nurse is a clinical role model to junior staff and student nurses and is required to deputise for the Senior Sister in day to day line management of the team.
Main duties of the job
* To provide specialised nursing care within the Dermatology Outpatient setting.
* To provide information, advice, support, assessment, interventions and follow up for dermatology patients, including those who have extra needs including cognitive and behavioural difficulties.
* To communicate effectively and liaise across multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless and effective care for dermatology patients.
* To assist and support senior nursing staff and participate in continually monitoring and improving the effectiveness of the dermatology services provided by the Trust.
* To undertake independent clinics as part of the nurse led service, including phototherapy UVA/UVB treatments, patch testing, photodynamic therapy (PDT), treatment counselling and eczema/psoriasis education.
* To provide support within the team and act as a role model and resource, encouraging and developing a high standard of clinical skill and improving patient outcome.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Current NMC registration with no restrictions to practice
* Educated to Degree level, or working towards
* In date with NMC Revalidation
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Mentorship – completion of in-house practice assessors’ workshop for student nurses
* Specialist training relevant to role including Phototherapy Course, PDT and Patch Testing Course and yearly updates
* Skin surgery course
Knowledge and Experience
* Evidence of leadership / management
* Experience working in a Dermatology setting
* Able to work as part of a team
* Ability to prioritise / organise workload
* Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise
* Awareness of current key issues in relation to NHS/TRUST
* Evidence of continued progression
* Research awareness and a commitment to evidence-based practice
Skills and Abilities
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Experience of service improvement and implementation
* Experience of undertaking audit
* Act as clinical/professional role model
* Ability to organise/manage and prioritise own workload effectively
* Able to make decisions for a defined patient group
* Venepuncture competency
* Supervise work of others clinical supervision of staff, students and provide training of others
Mental Effort
* Decision making and time management
* Continuous concentration when dealing with difficult situations
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
If you are having difficulty completing an online application, or require any disability reasonable adjustments, to the application process, please contact Recruitment@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
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