Job summary
The Dermatology service at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, is looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to deliver exceptional care for patients with chronic skin diseases.
You will work closely with, and be supported by the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, medical team and work alongside the multidisciplinary teams.
For this Band 5 post the candidate will be expected to undertake a period of training, academic and professional development in order to deliver Specialist care. We would expect the competencies to be gained within a nine month period. The post holder will actively participate and fully engage in a developmental pathway.
We welcome candidates from all specialties with transferable skills and there are opportunities for personal and academic development within this role.
Main duties of the job
To participate in the running and organisation of the Dermatology outpatient clinics
To support the Dermatologists and specialist nursing staff within the clinics
To portray a professional attitude and demonstrate effective communication skills at all times
To facilitate and provide high quality care to patients with chronic skin conditions and their carers prompting a positive patient experience
To manage delegated responsibilities
To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver as part of the Dermatology service and pathways and subsequent performance
- To work with the multidisciplinary team across an integrated pathway of care to deliver quality standards in line with NICE guidance.
- To work with the nurse specialist team to ensure that all patients have equitable access to investigations, treatment and follow-up care.
- To work with the nurse/midwifery specialist team to develop best practice in line with NICE guidance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To deliver as part of the Dermatology service and pathways and subsequent performance
- To work with the multidisciplinary team across an integrated pathway of care to deliver quality standards in line with NICE guidance.
- To work with the nurse specialist team to ensure that all patients have equitable access to investigations, treatment and follow-up care.
- To work with the nurse/midwifery specialist team to develop best practice in line with NICE guidance.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in dermatology
Desirable
- Awareness of specialty treatments available for Dermatology patients outpatient setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate understanding of personal accountability
- Teaching and mentoring skills Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
- Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliability
- Able to work flexible to accommodate needs of department Enthusiastic
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in dermatology
Desirable
- Awareness of specialty treatments available for Dermatology patients outpatient setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate understanding of personal accountability
- Teaching and mentoring skills Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others
- Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliability
- Able to work flexible to accommodate needs of department Enthusiastic
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).
