Job summary
The interview date for this post will be w/c 10th July 2023.
This
is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dermatology nurse specialist to
join the team at Barnsley.
The
post holder will be able to demonstrate a breadth of knowledge of dermatology
nursing, providing clinical and educational support to the team to enable the
delivery of high quality evidence based individualised care for patients with
all types of dermatological problems. The post holder will be responsible for
managing and providing a specialist service for patients with acute and chronic
skin disease and those requiring biologics therapy and systemic drug therapy.
This entails managing a high clinical workload and provide clinical, social and
psychological support to the patients enabling them through education and
health promotion to reach their optimum level of independence and health.
Main duties of the job
Request, review, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations and
point of care testing which may affect change to individual care plans,
liaising with appropriate medical staff where necessary.
Work as an independent non-medical prescriber within Dermatology taking
responsibility for prescribing a range of drugs within area of competence in
accordance with MYHT medicines management policy and BNF.
Demonstrate understanding of the Dermatological conditions which may
need treatment with Systemic/Biologic medications.
Demonstrate knowledge of the drugs used in treatment, licensing status,
dosages, frequency, routes of administration and contraindications as well as
side effects.
Knowledge of pre-screening investigations required before commencing on
any systemic treatments and how to interpret and manage findings throughout
treatment.
Knowledge of National, Nice and B.A.D guidelines in relation to dermatological
conditions requiring systemic treatment.
Provide nurse led drug monitoring clinics for a variety of different
biologic and systemic medications as well as nurse led Isotretinoin clinics for
the treatment of acne.
Be able to initiate
patients on Biologic and systemic medications specified by Consultant/referring
doctor, once all pre checks have been completed.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a
position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing
Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission
(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our
strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a
strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by
our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It
is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the
organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of
the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,
nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical
disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)
for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)
through salary deduction.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 4103
Please refer to the attached Job Description
and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated
documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for 4103
Please refer to the attached Job Description
and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated
documentation.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 6.
- Leadership and management experience.
- Experience of teaching/ presenting.
- Specialist experience relevant to role.
- Multi professional working.
- Audit and research.
- Influencing change in practice.
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Sister in Dermatology.
- Management of staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level RN.
- Appropriate degree.
- Teaching and assessing nursing.
- Specialist qualification in dermatology.
- Nurse Prescriber (Independent, extended and supplementary).
Desirable
- Working towards Masters degree.
- Leadership/management course.
- Minor Surgical qualification.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- In depth knowledge of dermatology.
- Understanding of clinical audit.
- Research awareness/skills.
- Health and safety/Risk management awareness.
- Clinical Governance.
- Infection prevention and control.
- Confidentiality.
- Current health issues.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 6.
- Leadership and management experience.
- Experience of teaching/ presenting.
- Specialist experience relevant to role.
- Multi professional working.
- Audit and research.
- Influencing change in practice.
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist/Sister in Dermatology.
- Management of staff.
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level RN.
- Appropriate degree.
- Teaching and assessing nursing.
- Specialist qualification in dermatology.
- Nurse Prescriber (Independent, extended and supplementary).
Desirable
- Working towards Masters degree.
- Leadership/management course.
- Minor Surgical qualification.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- In depth knowledge of dermatology.
- Understanding of clinical audit.
- Research awareness/skills.
- Health and safety/Risk management awareness.
- Clinical Governance.
- Infection prevention and control.
- Confidentiality.
- Current health issues.
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).
