Dermatology Specialist Nurse - Chronic Disease Management
NHS AfC: Band 7
Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust is a friendly, integrated healthcare provider focused on improving the life chances and health outcomes of our diverse population.
We have three strategic objectives:
1. People: To cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff.
2. Patients: To be good or outstanding at everything we do.
3. Population: To work seamlessly with partners to improve lives.
We run services from Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Sandwell Health Campus, City Health Campus, Rowley Regis Community Hospital, Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, The Lyng and Leasowes Intermediate Care Centre. Our GP practices and community teams provide care in schools, healthcare centres and at home.
Developing and caring for our People is fundamental. We were one of the first Trusts to provide the Real Living Wage, as well as a Live and Work scheme to support people at risk of homelessness into paid work and training. We offer a range of staff benefits, health & wellbeing support and will help you to bring your ambition to life through our bespoke training and development programmes. As “People” is one of our three strategic objectives, we make a continued commitment to prioritise support for all our colleagues.
Healthcare services have a significant impact on the environment. We are committed to embedding sustainable practices. We expect all colleagues to support the delivery of our Green Strategic Plan and to drive positive changes in their department.
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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 Divisions Training Plan.
Work 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, 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.
Working for our organisation
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 is 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.
We have three strategic objectives:
1. Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for a detailed description of the main responsibilities of this Clinical Nurse Specialist role.
Person specification
Experience
* Specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures, underpinned by a theoretical knowledge
* Knowledge of audit and research and responsibility to undertake for own service
* Proven previous experience working as a band 6
* Proven clinical experience in Dermatology
Qualifications
* RGN
* Degree level Qualification
* Specialist training to Masters level/or to be completed within 2 years of appointment to the post
* Counselling skills
* Teaching qualification
* I/V competent
* Phlebotomy and cannulation competence
As a major employer in the Black Country and West Birmingham region, we are committed to supporting all employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We want the Black Country and West Birmingham region to be the best place to work and as such will consider all requests to work flexibly taking into account personal and individual circumstances alongside the needs of the service. We encourage all prospective applicants to discuss their individual circumstances with the Recruiting Manager as part of the onboarding process.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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