Job summary
Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking, and self-motivated Band 6 Dermatology Nurse or a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist who wants to come and join our friendly supportive Dermatology Team?
This is an exciting opportunity to be in a leading role delivering high quality care and providing support to skin cancer patients and their families and helping to develop- and expand our skin cancer services.
The successful candidate will be developed to obtain skills to enable them to manage and maintain a case load of skin cancer patients, undertaking nurse-led clinics and performing diagnostic skin surgical procedures supported by the Skin cancer Specialist Nurse.
This is a 12 month fixed term post, 32 hours a week.
Main duties of the job
Promote expert practice, facilitating the development of clinician's skills by acting as a role model, mentor and supervisor to provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence regarding common inflammatory skin diseases (e.g. acne, eczema, psoriasis) in the clinical setting and will work with the multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive service including expert care that the patients, relatives and staff can rely on for support and advice.
About us
As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.
Dermatology is the area of medicine that deals with conditions of the skin, nails, and hair. Here in The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, we offer a wide range of services to help diagnose and manage symptoms. We are available to patients of all ages, and we strive to provide the best service possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For Full Duties and Responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For Full Duties and Responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NMC registered
- Education and/or experience at Masters level (or willingness to work towards)
- Evidence of advanced communication skills training or willingness to do so
- Leadership course or willingness to complete
- ENB 998 ((Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice) / City and Guilds 730(7) Cert Ed)
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a nursing leadership role
- Extensive post registration experience within the NHS
- Significant proven experience at Band 6 within Dermatology
- Experience of communicating with multi-professionals at all levels on subjects that may be sensitive or contentious
- Knowledge and understanding of nursing / clinical audit
- Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing research based practice
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NMC registered
- Education and/or experience at Masters level (or willingness to work towards)
- Evidence of advanced communication skills training or willingness to do so
- Leadership course or willingness to complete
- ENB 998 ((Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice) / City and Guilds 730(7) Cert Ed)
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Experience in a nursing leadership role
- Extensive post registration experience within the NHS
- Significant proven experience at Band 6 within Dermatology
- Experience of communicating with multi-professionals at all levels on subjects that may be sensitive or contentious
- Knowledge and understanding of nursing / clinical audit
- Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing research based practice
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road, Copthorne
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
