Job summary Experienced Dermatology Nurse required 18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specialising in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for outpatient and day case surgery. We offer expert clinical teams to work in NHS departments during spare capacity, including weekends, to see new patients, conduct virtual clinics, follow up with patients, and perform various day case and inpatient procedures, such as Endoscopy. Our services cover a wide range of specialties, including Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Urology, and more. Exciting part-time role (24 hrs/week) as Lead Nurse for 18WS within Dermatology. The role will require to Be a visible, authoritative figure in your specialty, advising on new contracts and clinical governance. Lead site nurses, ensuring high standards of patient care. Oversee admin, operations, and support services. Main duties of the job Provide professional leadership to nursing and other clinical care staff. Manage site nurses in charge and hold them to account for the delivery of compassionate, safe care. Be visible in specialties and act as a resource for both staff and patients/carers. Be responsible for developing nursing staff knowledge, skills and competencies. Ensure the development of nursing practice is in line with best practice and evidence. Support clinical supervision for nursing staff. Liaise with other members of the MDT to ensure seamless patient care through the development of protocols, pathways and standard operating procedures. Support the 18WS professional development and educational programmes. Attend monthly Senior Practitioners Forum. Develop an effective learning environment for all staff. Maintain own professional knowledge. Be responsible for dissemination and communication of the governance agenda within specialities alongside Service Delivery Managers and the Head of Governance. Provide professional advice on nursing issues and factors affecting care delivery. About us In 2014, Dr Conal Perrett, an experienced consultant dermatologist with over 20 years NHS experience, frustrated by the length of time patients had to wait for treatment, developed the concept of clinical insourcing to improve patient access to medical care and reduce waiting times, whilst maintaining clinical excellence to deliver optimal outcomes for patients. He set about building a team of expert clinicians partnering with NHS trusts to manage elective pathways, achieve their target of an 18-week waiting time, and improve the lives of patients and their families. This vision has been perpetuated over the years, and to this day 18 Week Support is supported by a hand-picked team of eminent Clinical Leads, advising and guiding the delivery of the service, for each of the 15 specialties supported. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £30 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number E0341-24-0109 Job locations 3rd Floor 19-21 Great Tower Street London EC3R 5AR Job description Job responsibilities Experienced Dermatology Nurse required 18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specialising in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for outpatient and day case surgery. We offer expert clinical teams to work in NHS departments during spare capacity, including weekends, to see new patients, conduct virtual clinics, follow up with patients, and perform various day case and inpatient procedures, such as Endoscopy. Our services cover a wide range of specialties, including Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Urology, and more. Exciting part-time role (24 hrs/week) as Lead Nurse for 18WS within Dermatology. The role will require to Be a visible, authoritative figure in your specialty, advising on new contracts and clinical governance. Lead site nurses, ensuring high standards of patient care. Oversee admin, operations, and support services. Key Responsibilities: Provide professional leadership to nursing staff Ensure compassionate, safe care delivery Oversee site nurses, hold them accountable for care standards Act as a resource for staff, patients, and carers Develop nursing staff skills and competencies Implement care standards with Nursing Director and Service Delivery Managers Establish and coordinate quality metrics and weekly reports Review and improve outcomes from site contracts Engage in regular clinical practice within the specialty Supervise care programs with Service Delivery Managers and site nurses Join us and make a difference Job description Job responsibilities Experienced Dermatology Nurse required 18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specialising in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for outpatient and day case surgery. We offer expert clinical teams to work in NHS departments during spare capacity, including weekends, to see new patients, conduct virtual clinics, follow up with patients, and perform various day case and inpatient procedures, such as Endoscopy. Our services cover a wide range of specialties, including Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Urology, and more. Exciting part-time role (24 hrs/week) as Lead Nurse for 18WS within Dermatology. The role will require to Be a visible, authoritative figure in your specialty, advising on new contracts and clinical governance. Lead site nurses, ensuring high standards of patient care. Oversee admin, operations, and support services. Key Responsibilities: Provide professional leadership to nursing staff Ensure compassionate, safe care delivery Oversee site nurses, hold them accountable for care standards Act as a resource for staff, patients, and carers Develop nursing staff skills and competencies Implement care standards with Nursing Director and Service Delivery Managers Establish and coordinate quality metrics and weekly reports Review and improve outcomes from site contracts Engage in regular clinical practice within the specialty Supervise care programs with Service Delivery Managers and site nurses Join us and make a difference Person Specification Experience Essential 5 years experience at senior nurse level. Management of a clinical team including HR management and budget management. Current experience of clinical nursing practice in relevant care setting including development of policies and procedures. Working in partnership with MDT and ability to negotiate and work across professional boundaries. Clinical governance, risk management, incident management and handling complaints processes, policies, mitigation and management. Desirable Use of Microsoft Office. Qualifications Essential Qualifications Registered Nurse Mentorship qualification Evidence of post registration education at degree level in relevant specialty Management or leadership course Masters Degree or equivalent Desirable N/a Person Specification Experience Essential 5 years experience at senior nurse level. Management of a clinical team including HR management and budget management. Current experience of clinical nursing practice in relevant care setting including development of policies and procedures. Working in partnership with MDT and ability to negotiate and work across professional boundaries. Clinical governance, risk management, incident management and handling complaints processes, policies, mitigation and management. Desirable Use of Microsoft Office. Qualifications Essential Qualifications Registered Nurse Mentorship qualification Evidence of post registration education at degree level in relevant specialty Management or leadership course Masters Degree or equivalent Desirable N/a 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name 18 Week Support Limited Address 3rd Floor 19-21 Great Tower Street London EC3R 5AR Employer's website https://www.18weeksupport.com/careers/working-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)