Job summary
Job Summary:
Provide and maintain the highest standard of patient centred nursing
care as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members
of the healthcare team.
Effective, professional communication with relevant consultants, GPwSIs/GPWERs,
theatre staff, Healthcare and administration teams and enhancement of
communication between Doctor and patient.
Main duties of the job
Dermatology nurse
To remain up to date in treatment management, through research and
evidence based practice, and to be responsible and accountable for delivering
effective safe
To co-ordinate the care throughout the patients pathway whilst under
the care of the MDT; through from diagnosis to treatment and follow-up.
To provide appropriate written information for patients, relatives and
hospital staff covering relevant condition and its treatment.
About us
Our community
dermatology service manages a wide-range of dermatological conditions that
would otherwise be referred to secondary care. Our team of consultants, GPwERs
and specialist nurses are able to provide patients with rapid access to
specialist opinion from a choice of clinic location including Carlisle,
Cockermouth, Maryport and Keswick.
We strive to deliver
exceptional standards of care within the community setting where patients are
seen within 12 weeks from referral and referring GPs can access timely advice
and guidance, we also offer teaching and shadowing to GPs and others with an
interest in dermatology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a qualified nurse with experience in Dermatology
Please see attached job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a qualified nurse with experience in Dermatology
Please see attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Post-registration qualification in relevant specialist nursing or equivalent experience
- Competent in the physical examination of patients including assessment, history taking, venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Additional relevant qualifications
- Experience of managing own clinic
- Mentorship course or teaching qualification
- Formal qualification in non-medical prescribing or willing to work towards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Post-registration qualification in relevant specialist nursing or equivalent experience
- Competent in the physical examination of patients including assessment, history taking, venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Additional relevant qualifications
- Experience of managing own clinic
- Mentorship course or teaching qualification
- Formal qualification in non-medical prescribing or willing to work towards
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
