Job summary
The Dermatology Department is looking for a new enthusiastic member of the team who brings with them a proactive on hands approach to work within the department.
The post holder will carry out nursing interventions and treatments within the Dermatology Department including complex wound care, phototherapy, Nurse Led Minor operations and supporting with Admin Duties in the absence of the Department Sister or Medical Outpatient Ward Leader. The post holder must have demonstratable Dermatology experience and have an interest in wound care and treatment choices.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide specialist Dermatology advice and support to patients, relatives, carers, and other health care professionals. The post holder will deliver high quality patient focused care to Dermatology patients and their families. The post holder will carry out nursing duties in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and ensure all Professional Standards and Trust Policies are complied with.
The Dermatology Team
Contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:
Providing clinical expertise to patients who attend the Dermatology Department.
Maintaining a clean safe environment for our patients to receive care in.
- Ensuring patients are involved in decisions around their care.
- Using patient/carers feedback to implement improvements that positively impact their care
About us
Our vision:
Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission:
To bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of. We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full duties and responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with minimum 3 years experience
- NMC professional registration
- Demonstrable experience at staff nurse level within Dermatology
- Advance wound management Course
Desirable
- Skin Surgery Course
- Sharp Debridement Course
- Phototherapy experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience and understanding of nursing processes i.e. assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Experience of wound management and dressing selection
Desirable
- Coordinating and leading Nurse Led clinics
- Evidence of providing learning and development to other professionals in own work area and other clinical areas.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to undertake professional development including clinical skills and practices relevant to role.
- Effective communication skills
- Organised and prioritises workload
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of: harm free care and patient safety, quality/clinical governance, evidence based practice, patient safety
- Established links with other clinicians specialising in Dermatology to promote sharing of good practice and evidence-based research.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Coaches/supervises junior team members and HCAS
- Works without direct supervision.
- Uses initiative and makes decisions as required
- Commitment to high clinical standards when working with patients
- Professional appearance
- Resourceful
- Initiative, tact and diplomacy
Desirable
- Has an interest in improving knowledge and skills
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion
- Ambition
- Respect
- Encouragement
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with minimum 3 years experience
- NMC professional registration
- Demonstrable experience at staff nurse level within Dermatology
- Advance wound management Course
Desirable
- Skin Surgery Course
- Sharp Debridement Course
- Phototherapy experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience and understanding of nursing processes i.e. assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Experience of wound management and dressing selection
Desirable
- Coordinating and leading Nurse Led clinics
- Evidence of providing learning and development to other professionals in own work area and other clinical areas.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Commitment to undertake professional development including clinical skills and practices relevant to role.
- Effective communication skills
- Organised and prioritises workload
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of: harm free care and patient safety, quality/clinical governance, evidence based practice, patient safety
- Established links with other clinicians specialising in Dermatology to promote sharing of good practice and evidence-based research.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Coaches/supervises junior team members and HCAS
- Works without direct supervision.
- Uses initiative and makes decisions as required
- Commitment to high clinical standards when working with patients
- Professional appearance
- Resourceful
- Initiative, tact and diplomacy
Desirable
- Has an interest in improving knowledge and skills
Demonstrates our Proud to CARE Values
Essential
- Compassion
- Ambition
- Respect
- Encouragement
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).
