Dermatology Lead Nurse
The closing date is 20 August 2025
Job summary
The post-holder serves as an expert practitioner and is responsible for the strategic direction of patient-focused care programs in the Dermatology department. These programs aim to address the complex and evolving health and well-being needs of the client group.
The goal is to ensure that the Dermatology department's processes are centred on patients receiving, effective, and efficient care.
The post-holder will collaborate with lead clinicians, nurse consultants, care group managers, and directors to establish and implement the strategic vision for the services.
Additionally, the post-holder will develop and implement a policy to support the growth of the service.
The Lead Nurse possesses excellent communication and leadership skills and is responsible for the day-to-day line management of the senior team under their supervision. Furthermore, the Lead Nurse acts as a budget holder and is an authorised signatory for financial resources.
Main duties of the job
The role is an 80 to 20 percent split. With 80% clinical and 20% managerial.
Oversee the nursing team and financial resources to ensure the effective operation of the team under your responsibility. Maintain an effective skill mix and appropriate caseload management at all times. Collaborate with the Clinical Lead, Directorate Manager, and Matron to ensure efficient planning, implementation, and monitoring of the service
Conduct audits and develop nursing practices.
Ensure high standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and maintain a well-kept departmental environment.
Prioritise your workload to meet targets. Keep the Nursing, Medical, and Directorate Management teams informed of any quality issues.
Ensure that the clinical area adheres to Data Protection, Confidentiality, and Caldecott principles.
Deliver on Trust and local key performance indicators.
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country.
The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority.
The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Readings biggest employer.
The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Details
Date posted
06 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7319378NCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Craven Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
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