Dermatology Specialist Nurse - Chronic Disease Management (NHS AfC: Band 7) - Dermatology - Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust – West Midlands
An exciting opportunity has become available in our Dermatology Department for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Chronic Disease Management).
The successful candidate will be required to work independently within a broad occupational framework.
The post holder will be expected to be an effective clinical leader and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to identify new areas of potential development for nurse-led services for patients with chronic disease.
Responsibilities will include the management and delivery of direct clinical care to patients, including review, assessment, provision of education, advice, emotional and psychological support, and counselling regarding a range of treatment options. In addition, the successful applicant will play an integral role in facilitating the Homecare Biologics care pathway and should possess the non-medical prescribing qualification (V300).
In undertaking this role, the post holder will ensure compliance with Trust clinical frameworks and essence of care, to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care to patients and support team members to embrace best practice and new models of working.
To provide clinical and professional leadership and expertise in the specialty of dermatology, fostering a culture of continuous learning within each of the clinical areas.
Provides advice and guidance to other external healthcare providers, GPs, community services, and other healthcare professionals (advice line).
In consultation with the Consultant Team, develop, initiate, and facilitate clinical care pathways for patients suffering from Chronic Disease, establishing and promoting clinical excellence through using evidence-based practice.
Following the development of Chronic Disease services, ensure that staff personal development portfolios are maintained and that appropriate advice is given to the Matron and the Divisional Management Team to develop the Division's Training Plan.
Working with the Matron and Divisional HR support to ensure that appropriate mechanisms for the recording, monitoring, and management of attendance are in place in accordance with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
In line with the Chief Nursing Officer’s 10 Key Roles and in accordance with the Trust Policy for Nurse Prescribing, to prescribe from an agreed formulary.
Responsibility for the establishment and maintenance of specialist nurse-led follow-up clinics, providing advice, education, and support for patients presenting with Dermatological disease.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care are at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first-class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH. If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three strategic objectives:
* Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive, and engaged staff
* Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
* Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Please see attached Job Description for a detailed description of the main responsibilities of this Clinical Nurse Specialist role.
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