South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Dermatology

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nurse to join the Dermatology Department at Warwick Hospital.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to provide care for patients with Dermatological conditions.

This is a band 5 post with opportunities to develop and progress within the team.

You will be expected to participate in the care of Dermatology patients in an outpatient clinic setting under the supervision of the Dermatology team. The role will include, but is not limited to, phototherapy, minor surgery procedures, photodynamic therapy, patch testing, education of patients with inflammatory skin conditions and iontophoresis.

You will need to be well organised, have excellent verbal and IT communication skills, flexible to meet the needs of the service and provide support to other members of the team as required.

This is for a full time position, but part time applicants would also be considered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Dermatology Nursing Team in the management of the department. They will be responsible for the assessment of patient care needs for patients with many Dermatological conditions. They will develop, implement and evaluate the care for patients attending the Dermatology Day Unit.

The post holder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care associated with Dermatology Outpatient clinics including performing and assisting in Dermatological surgical procedures, treating patients with Photodynamic Therapy and Phototherapy. They will also provide education sessions for patients. As well as supporting the Dermatology Doctors and Senior Nurses.

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.

Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

Date posted

19 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-EL514

Job locations

Dermatology Day Unit

Lakin Road

Warwick

CV34 5BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To be a safe and effective practitioner, able to provide patients and relatives with high quality nursing care.

Demonstrate sound judgement and analytical skills, interpreting information to help decision making.

The role will include, but not limited to, the ability to provide the following specialist dermatological treatment programmes; undertaking and assisting with minor surgical procedures, photodynamic therapy, patient education, iontophoresis and phototherapy. Following appropriate in-house training and completion of competencies.

Participate in the care of Dermatology patients, managed under and alongside Dermatology Consultants and Senior Nursing staff. Ensure both patients physical and psychological needs are identified.

Effectively assess, plan, and implement effective treatment regimes and evaluate care, ensure all nursing assessments are updated.

Ensure that the highest standard of evidence-based care is delivered and maintained throughout the whole of the Dermatology Department in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines.

To have a sound understanding of the discharge process and implement this, on completion of treatment programme. Refer back to Dermatology Consultant or other multi-disciplinary services as required.

Participate in activities to improve the quality, productivity and effectiveness of care in response to local and national policies and initiatives.

To create a learning environment for all grades of staff and act as a mentor and assessor of competence when appropriately qualified/trained and a preceptor for newly registered staff.

Teaching, supervision and support of junior members of staff.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the education of the patient and their significant others.

Communication

To develop and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and carers.

Promote patient involvement in care planning, implementing and sustaining communication systems to keep patients and their relatives/families informed of treatment and progress.

To gain informed consent for treatment, in accordance with Trust policy. This will frequently involve communication with patients, carers or relatives who have complex emotional, cultural, religious, physical and psychological conditions/ needs e.g. deafness, dysphasia, depression, chronic pain, etc. and will require expert use of verbal and non-verbal communication tools. This will include working with interpreters.

Actively encourage feedback from patients and carers.

To develop and maintain effective communication links with all levels of staff within the Trust and external agencies.

Maintain and promote patient confidentiality in line with Trust policy & procedures.

To contribute towards the development of junior staff and students through supervision, teaching and practice.

To ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained of sensitive information, with regard to the patient assessments and clinical details.

Professionalism

Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and promote a positive image of South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust at all times.

Work within parameters of own capabilities and is accountable for this.

Ensure records and documentation are maintained, kept confidential, and meets professional NMC guidelines, appropriate Trust standards, and in line with the Data Protection Act.

Support the day to day running of the Dermatology Unit. Contribute positively to the multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient care and a provision of a seamless service.

Maintain and promote patient confidentiality in line with Trust policy & procedures.

Responsible for own personal and professional development.

Practice in accordance with the NMC Code and maintain NMC registration.

To attend professional meetings and keep abreast of current and future developments.