Junior Sister Dermatology

Job description

Job responsibilities

ProfessionalTo act in accordance with the NMC Code for Nurses and Midwives and to be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times.

Regularly take charge of the department in the absence of the Dermatology Nurse Specialist.

To demonstrate professional development in the field of Dermatology.

To deputise for the Dermatology Nurse Specialist at internal and external meetings relevant to the speciality.

To maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff.

Ensure that agreed nursing procedures are known and followed

Maintain profession portfolio and responsibility for own professional development.

ClinicalProvide clinical nursing expertise and supervision of all grades of staff within the department, to ensure a high standard of care.

Supervise the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, thus providing high standards of patient care at all times.

Ensure that the care given reflects the hospital and departmental philosophies, standards and protocols.

Act as an effective role model and resource/adviser to colleagues, in the delivery of nursing care.

Ensure that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is based on sound evidence.

Promote a healthy positive and safe environment for patients and staff.

Advise patients, relatives and friends as appropriate on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.

Meet clinical objectives as agreed separately with Dermatology Nurse Specialist.

Actively participate in the assessment and management of patients with skin conditions, acute and chronic wounds and minor surgical wounds. Provide support for patients, parents and/or carers throughout their management.

Actively participate in specialist dermatology clinics as determined by service need.

Provide education and information to the patients and carers about their skin condition and treatments, promoting and encouraging self-care where appropriate.

Able to travel and conduct nurse led dermatology clinics alongside Consultants and GPwSI in a variety of settings, including hospital and community settings within the county.

Actively participate with paediatric clinics and able to deal with both children and theirparents/carers.

ManagementAssist the Dermatology Nurse Specialist in planning the staff duty rotas to meet the requirements of the

Department and patients needs working variable shifts as appropriate.

Assist the Dermatology Nurse Specialist in monitoring and appraising the performance of staff within their sphere of responsibility.

Be aware of the budgetary requirements within their clinical areas of nursing.

Participate in regular staff and directorate meetings.

Demonstrate leadership skills; achieve good moral, with open communication between all disciplines of staff.

Assist the Dermatology Nurse Specialist to create and maintain positive working relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

Act as a change agent to promote innovation and high standard of practice.

Help to develop methods at department level to monitor standards of care in liaison with the Dermatology Nurse Specialist

PersonnelTo Have knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work act, COSHH, Clinical Risk and the Trust policies.

Assist in ensuring that all aspects or the policies are known and followed.

Be fully conversant with emergence procedures.

Facilitate and monitor compliance of nursing staff within own team with statutory and Trust mandatory training

At all times ensure that own actions support and promote equality and the rights of patients, public and colleagues.

Display an ability tom be self-motivated, enthusiastic and to perform as a team player.

EducationalHelp to facilitate a learning environment that is conducive to the acquisition of further skill and knowledge for all grades of staff.

Identify training needs for team members and help in the completion of training needs analysis for the unit to ensure all staff have the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Be aware of current nursing trends, particularly in dermatology and be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge and skills.

Act as role model to colleagues in the demonstration of high standards of practice by working with staff in the clinical setting.

Be actively involved in the teaching of all staff at department and directorate level and contribute to the development and implementation of the units training and development strategy.

Will participate in the assessment of learner nurse and health care support nurses.

Person Specification

Education, training, qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse qualified at Diploma/ Degree level
• Teaching and assessing followed by period of consolidation of theory into practice
• Accredited Dermatology course or other relevant accredited course.
• Evidence of recent professional development in Dermatology and up to date portfolio

Desirable

• Relevant Dermatology courses at degree level or above

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• 3 years post registration experience
• At least 18 months experience in Dermatology with proven clinical expertise
• Knowledge of Dermatology conditions and treatments
• Basic knowledge of budget keeping /Staff management
• Dealing with sickness and absence

Desirable

• Photodynamic Therapy experience
• Experience in other specialties closely related to dermatology.
• Experience of assisting with recruitment

Skills

Essential

• Experience of team nursing and team building
• Excellent communication skills with individuals and members of multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work well within a team and have effective interpersonal skills
• Able to plan deliver and evaluate high standards of nursing care
• Ability to, perform as a role model, facilitator and educator
• Basic management skills with the ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
• Ability to support the Dermatology Nurse Specialist both clinically and in management
• Ability to participate in the management of change and support junior staff
• An ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make appropriate decisions based on the information gained.
• The confidence to take independent action and/or seek advice from a senior member of staff
• An ability to use available recourses effectively, ensuring a safe environment for patients and relatives
• An ability to teach staff new to the clinical area, and less experienced staff, students and members of the multidisciplinary team. Also to participate in teaching programmes arrange for other staff within the Trusts when service needs allow.

Desirable

• Ability to produce educational programmes /Powerpoint presentations/Demonstrations/Lecturing

Personal Qualities

Essential

• An ability to work under pressure and deal effectively with changing policies
• An ability to be self-motivated and enthusiastic
• An ability to perform as a team player
• Be able to travel to community settings for the community dermatology service/clinics
• Tolerance, flexibility, sensitivity and above all a sense of humour and a good listener
• An open attitude and positive outlook to change
• The ability to work a variety of shifts and to demonstrate a flexible approach to off duty
• The ability to perform manual handling of patients and equipment in line with the Trust policies

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)