Founded in 2018, The Dermatology Partnership is a growing group of private clinics who are trusted experts in dermatology. We transform peoples’ lives by providing outstanding dermatology care.
Permanent - Full Time
Salary:- £38,000 - £42,000pa plus fantastic benefits
As Lead Nurse, you will work with the dermatology team to deliver high quality care to patients within a Clinical environment. You will participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to provide support to patients with Dermatological conditions.
Duties & Responsibilities:-
* Work with the Practice Manager to audit and develop nurse-led follow-up services
* Supervise and co-ordinate all Dermatology clinics held
* Assisting Dermatologists and Surgeons with a range of specialised procedures such as general dermatology and skin care surgery
* Ensure compliance with relevant NICE Guidelines, BDNG Competencies and NMC Code
* Plan and organise own workload in order to meet Clinic and patient needs
* Ensure compliance with Clinic Policies and Procedures
* Assisting in outpatient clinics
* Check referral letter, results and x-rays are available for clinical sessions
* Support the community dermatology clinic, providing education and resources to patients, their families and staff
* Perform a full skin assessment on each patient including dermoscopy where necessary
* Perform all aspects of relevant nursing care for patients including specialist dressing/bandaging techniques and the removal of sutures/clips
* Assist and chaperone patients whilst clinical examinations/procedures are being undertaken
* Assist medical staff with fine needle aspirations, core biopsies and take responsibility for the collection/labelling of specimens
* Provide high standards of care in various Nurse-led follow-up clinics including phototherapy, cryotherapy, acne clinics, PRP and related clinics, patch testing and assisting in minor surgery
* Support where and when necessary, with audits, triage of results and triage of referrals
* Liaise with other Clinics to share best practice and identify better ways of working in line with Company standards
* Embrace new technology and practice which will support patient care
Benefits:-
* Competitive salary and company perks – Perkbox rewards, discounted shopping and celebrations
* Employee Assistance Programme – access to wellbeing and free counselling services
* Ongoing training and professional development throughout your career at TDP
* 25 days of annual leave entitlement in addition to public holidays
* Contribution to the company pension scheme
* Employee discounts for dermatology/aesthetic treatments and skin care products