Job summary
This is a very exciting opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional to join our Dermatology team at Northampton General Hospital.
You will be working in a development role as a trainee advanced practitioner specialising in Dermatology. Under supervision you will carry out extended roles covering various outpatient Dermatology clinics and undertake routine advanced physical assessments of the Dermatology patient.
The post holder will provide safe and effective care through advanced knowledge, critical decision making and extended skills. They will be responsible for managing care through a comprehensive assessment and physical examination of Dermatology patients who present via outpatient referrals.
The post holder will order and interpret diagnostic tests for patients presenting with a variety of Dermatological conditions and will be responsible for compiling management plans, incorporating safe non-medical prescribing practice and will work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team.
At Northampton General Hospital, we aspire to excellence, that's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for a candidate who aspires to excellence, shares our values and will play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Main duties of the job
This is a new role, and the successful post holder will be a caring, compassionate, and committed nurse or AHP who is currently undertaking or has completed a recognised MSc programme.
The post will develop the knowledge and skills in the early detection and intervention of clinical deterioration in existing medical conditions. You will become confident to identify and treat patients requiring Biologics treatment, systemic treatment, and patch testing, learning to carry out biopsies in clinic independently.
Through ongoing professional development and learning, you will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert care, eventually working as an autonomous practitioner and lead on tele-derm clinics.
Some common examples of conditions you will see, assess and treat will include skin cancers, acne, psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, wounds, and bullous conditions.
Advanced clinical knowledge and skills are required to work as a core member of this team. You will possess evidence of clinical leadership, managing change and possess excellent communication skills with the ability to manage resources, people and situations effectively, whilst keeping a calm head in a challenging environment.
You will also be keen to advance your skill set, as you will be prepared to complete any extra training required for the role so that you can lead on clinical procedures such as skin biopsies.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
To practice in compliance with their respective code of professional conduct (NMC/HCPC) and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, and omissions at this level of practice.
To developed clinical knowledge to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting via the planned route. Initially working under medical supervision and working towards an independent practitioner.
Undertake routine advanced physical assessment of Dermatology patient, including assessing patients prior to each treatment using thorough history taking, clinical examination and arranging relevant investigations (e.g., blood tests)
Hold virtual and face to face clinics under supervision.
Arranging appropriate follow up when necessary.
Presenting and attending at consultant rounds
Prescribing as required within your scope of practice as a non-medical prescriber.
Act on professional judgement and seek help from consultants when required. Working towards the level of entrustment once qualified, able to demonstrate critical reflection on own practice, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and openness to change.
Preparing dermatology clinic and Outpatient lists in conjunction with the team.
To provide support and advice to nursing, in relation to the holistic management of the dermatology patient.
Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g. history-taking; holistic assessment; identifying risk factors; mental health assessments; requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests; and conducting health needs assessments). Providing support and advice to patients and their carers relating to their treatment.
Demonstrate effective communication skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to make positive changes, using Health Education Englands framework to promote person-centred approaches in health and care.
To obtain informed consent from patients prior to starting their first treatment/procedure.
Use expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and complex dermatology presentations. Synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.
Prescribes and reviews medication (as an independent non-medical prescriber) related to dermatology pathways for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient need and in accordance with best/evidence-based practice and national and local protocols and within the roles scope of practice and legal framework.
Initiate relevant investigations to enable timely diagnosis and facilitate early decision making
Independently request and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., blood test, and x rays), providing appropriate and timely management as required.
To utilise professional judgement and understand scope of practice. To be accountable for own actions and to seek help appropriately in practice by escalating as required.
Use advanced communication skills to communicate sensitive, complex condition related information to patients/carers.
Provide an experienced dermatology opinion and review for patients referred to dermatology, working with consultants to determine clinical management plans.
To liaise and work closely with relevant multidisciplinary teams, ensuring continuity of care and a seamless service for patients.
To provide expert support for anxious patients and/or relatives demonstrating empathy and understanding in a professional manner. Provide empathetic support when involved in the process of giving patients and/or relatives bad news e.g., change in condition.
Promote and deliver specialist evidence-based care for patients presenting with dermatology conditions.
Act as an experienced practitioner and positive role model, providing specialist clinical advice.
To contribute to a seven day a week nursing rota, ensuring availability for consultations to patients presenting with dermatological problems
To work in collaboration with the MDT to identify areas of development to enhance the specialist nursing service and improve patient experience.
Work closely with other colleagues across Dermatology team and contribute to robust pathways for all dermatology patients.
Work collaboratively with an appropriate range of multi-agency and inter-professional resources, developing, maintaining, and evaluating links to manage risk and issues across organisations and settings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
To practice in compliance with their respective code of professional conduct (NMC/HCPC) and within their scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions, and omissions at this level of practice.
To developed clinical knowledge to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments and interventions for patients presenting via the planned route. Initially working under medical supervision and working towards an independent practitioner.
Undertake routine advanced physical assessment of Dermatology patient, including assessing patients prior to each treatment using thorough history taking, clinical examination and arranging relevant investigations (e.g., blood tests)
Hold virtual and face to face clinics under supervision.
Arranging appropriate follow up when necessary.
Presenting and attending at consultant rounds
Prescribing as required within your scope of practice as a non-medical prescriber.
Act on professional judgement and seek help from consultants when required. Working towards the level of entrustment once qualified, able to demonstrate critical reflection on own practice, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and openness to change.
Preparing dermatology clinic and Outpatient lists in conjunction with the team.
To provide support and advice to nursing, in relation to the holistic management of the dermatology patient.
Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate (e.g. history-taking; holistic assessment; identifying risk factors; mental health assessments; requesting, undertaking and/or interpreting diagnostic tests; and conducting health needs assessments). Providing support and advice to patients and their carers relating to their treatment.
Demonstrate effective communication skills, supporting people in making decisions, planning care or seeking to make positive changes, using Health Education Englands framework to promote person-centred approaches in health and care.
To obtain informed consent from patients prior to starting their first treatment/procedure.
Use expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and complex dermatology presentations. Synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.
Prescribes and reviews medication (as an independent non-medical prescriber) related to dermatology pathways for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient need and in accordance with best/evidence-based practice and national and local protocols and within the roles scope of practice and legal framework.
Initiate relevant investigations to enable timely diagnosis and facilitate early decision making
Independently request and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., blood test, and x rays), providing appropriate and timely management as required.
To utilise professional judgement and understand scope of practice. To be accountable for own actions and to seek help appropriately in practice by escalating as required.
Use advanced communication skills to communicate sensitive, complex condition related information to patients/carers.
Provide an experienced dermatology opinion and review for patients referred to dermatology, working with consultants to determine clinical management plans.
To liaise and work closely with relevant multidisciplinary teams, ensuring continuity of care and a seamless service for patients.
To provide expert support for anxious patients and/or relatives demonstrating empathy and understanding in a professional manner. Provide empathetic support when involved in the process of giving patients and/or relatives bad news e.g., change in condition.
Promote and deliver specialist evidence-based care for patients presenting with dermatology conditions.
Act as an experienced practitioner and positive role model, providing specialist clinical advice.
To contribute to a seven day a week nursing rota, ensuring availability for consultations to patients presenting with dermatological problems
To work in collaboration with the MDT to identify areas of development to enhance the specialist nursing service and improve patient experience.
Work closely with other colleagues across Dermatology team and contribute to robust pathways for all dermatology patients.
Work collaboratively with an appropriate range of multi-agency and inter-professional resources, developing, maintaining, and evaluating links to manage risk and issues across organisations and settings.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC)
- Substantial post registration experience including Dermatology
- Qualification in Dermatology or post registration certification relevant to the speciality
- Completion of a Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Module
- Leadership qualification or equivalent level of education or experience
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Advanced Communication Skills or equivalent level of education training and experience
- Independent Non-medical Prescribing Qualification (V300) Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
- Working towards or completed a MSc in Advanced Practice or Dermatology, or equivalent portfolio of experience
- Evidence of Diagnostic Interpretation Module
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experienced practitioner with management of acute dermatology presentations
- Previous experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Practitioner
- Evidence of experience within all four pillars of Advanced Practice
- Knowledge of National frameworks related to acute dermatology
- Experience contributing to service development
Desirable
- Proven record of leading and effectively managing change
- Proficient in the development of protocols/guidelines
- Evidence of conference presentation or journal publication
- Experience of patient/public involvement
Skills
Essential
- Advanced assessment skills and clinical reasoning skills
- Effective IT skills
- Ability to request and interpret diagnostic tests
- Evidence of IRMER training
- Ability to recognise complex situations and escalate appropriately
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to critically analysis data
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Independently manage own caseload, meeting deadlines and prioritising appropriately
- Able to recognise limitations of role and work safely within own scope of practice
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Innovative and imaginative
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Healthcare Professional (NMC/HCPC)
- Substantial post registration experience including Dermatology
- Qualification in Dermatology or post registration certification relevant to the speciality
- Completion of a Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning Module
- Leadership qualification or equivalent level of education or experience
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent level of education, training or experience
- Advanced Communication Skills or equivalent level of education training and experience
- Independent Non-medical Prescribing Qualification (V300) Knowledge & Experience
Desirable
- Working towards or completed a MSc in Advanced Practice or Dermatology, or equivalent portfolio of experience
- Evidence of Diagnostic Interpretation Module
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experienced practitioner with management of acute dermatology presentations
- Previous experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Practitioner
- Evidence of experience within all four pillars of Advanced Practice
- Knowledge of National frameworks related to acute dermatology
- Experience contributing to service development
Desirable
- Proven record of leading and effectively managing change
- Proficient in the development of protocols/guidelines
- Evidence of conference presentation or journal publication
- Experience of patient/public involvement
Skills
Essential
- Advanced assessment skills and clinical reasoning skills
- Effective IT skills
- Ability to request and interpret diagnostic tests
- Evidence of IRMER training
- Ability to recognise complex situations and escalate appropriately
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to critically analysis data
Key Competencies/ Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Independently manage own caseload, meeting deadlines and prioritising appropriately
- Able to recognise limitations of role and work safely within own scope of practice
- Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users
- Motivated and able to motivate others
- Innovative and imaginative
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).
