Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology
The Dermatology nursing team at Barnet and Chasefarm,is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Band 6 CNS, to join our friendly and established team.Multidisciplinaryteam workingis key, and you will be workingalongside,the existing clinical nurse specialists and the medical team.
The ideal candidate will already be working at Band 6 level or above andpossessa high levelof knowledge andexpertisewithin thespecialityof dermatology.Previousexperience working in Dermatology is fundamental to this role, tofacilitatea range of dermatology nurse led clinics, including:
· phototherapy
· keloidand alopecia intralesional injections
· patchtesting
· photodynamictherapy
· systemicdrug monitoring
As a CNS you will be expected to assess the psychological burden of skin disease, through various models and scoring systems.In addition to this, the role ofthe dermatologyCNS is educating the patient and theirfamilies,to better manage their skin condition. Therefore, the ideal candidate will possess effective communication and interpersonal skills to enable them to achieve this in a sensitive manner.
Please kindlynote,that this is a 9-month fixed term post.
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· Patient Education
· Attending MDTS where applicable
· Willingness to work cross site
· Flexible and adaptable dependant on service needs
· Ability to work safely under pressure
· Ability to independently manage a cohort of patients
· Candidate must be able to prioritise tasks, and be a highly organised individual
· Provide support and teaching to junior colleagues
· Work within their own limitations and seek appropriate expertise when required
· Liaise and work closely with members of the Multidisciplinary team, cross site and with affiliated hospitals
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Dec 2024