Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available in our Dermatology Department in LUFHT for 3 highly motivated and enthusiastic Dermatology Nurse Consultants
1 in cancer
1 in inflammatory
1 in cancer inflammatory
Main duties of the job
Lead on the professional and clinical development of the Dermatology Nursing Team and expansion of nurse led services across the sites
Provide expert clinical adviceto all medical and nursing Dermatology staff to ensure best practice standards are met that willclinically improveoutcomes and influence a reduction in unnecessary interventions and facilitate self-management for patients with skin cancer.
Make independent clinical decisions and initiate investigations, care /treatment and technological intervention within an agreed framework.
Mentoring, Teaching and Assessing
In-depth knowledge of appropriate NICE guidelines relating to dermatology/skin cancer
Extensive experience of nursing patients with acute and chronic skin conditions, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating plans of care
Prescribing dermatological medications
Performing minor surgical procedures
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
IT competent
Effective organisational and leadership skills
Team player
Flexible approach
Motivated and able to motivate others
Willingness to learn
Committed to lifelong learning and professional development
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has become available in our Dermatology Department in LUFHT for a highly motivated and enthusiasticDermatology Nurse Consultant for skin cancer/chronic skin conditions
As a Dermatology Nurse Consultant you will be already experienced in working in Dermatology Services and have a sound clinical management background, already displaying independent practice. You will enjoy being an active participant in developing services through engagement and team work, supporting the development of staff and be a key player in the service success.
The post holder will be expected to influence and support national, regional, and local strategy in relation to Dermatology Services and will represent the service at Trust wide clinical meetings.
They will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills and display the ability to establish partnership working internally and externally to represent the service development.
You will be expected to communicate effectively in demanding and challenging situations and be a team player, you will be experienced in Dermatology and possess a Masters qualification in the relevant field and have a non-medical prescribing qualification (V300). The post holder will be required to have outstanding clinical and leadership skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has become available in our Dermatology Department in LUFHT for a highly motivated and enthusiasticDermatology Nurse Consultant for skin cancer/chronic skin conditions
As a Dermatology Nurse Consultant you will be already experienced in working in Dermatology Services and have a sound clinical management background, already displaying independent practice. You will enjoy being an active participant in developing services through engagement and team work, supporting the development of staff and be a key player in the service success.
The post holder will be expected to influence and support national, regional, and local strategy in relation to Dermatology Services and will represent the service at Trust wide clinical meetings.
They will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills and display the ability to establish partnership working internally and externally to represent the service development.
You will be expected to communicate effectively in demanding and challenging situations and be a team player, you will be experienced in Dermatology and possess a Masters qualification in the relevant field and have a non-medical prescribing qualification (V300). The post holder will be required to have outstanding clinical and leadership skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree
- Active Professional Portfolio/relevant registration
- Post-registration qualification in specialist area
- NMP qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience in the management of patients within the area of specialism
- Recent experience of service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear understanding of nursing and policy issues
- Experience of establishing positive working relationships with other disciplines
Skills
Essential
- Development of strategy
- Presentation at local and national level
- Ability to provide comprehensive advice and support to patients and the health care team
- Excellent written, verbal presentation and communication skills
- Ability to negotiate and influence others
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Project management skills
- Complex problem solving skills
- Computer skills
- Audit and Research skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree
- Active Professional Portfolio/relevant registration
- Post-registration qualification in specialist area
- NMP qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable clinical experience in the management of patients within the area of specialism
- Recent experience of service development
Knowledge
Essential
- Clear understanding of nursing and policy issues
- Experience of establishing positive working relationships with other disciplines
Skills
Essential
- Development of strategy
- Presentation at local and national level
- Ability to provide comprehensive advice and support to patients and the health care team
- Excellent written, verbal presentation and communication skills
- Ability to negotiate and influence others
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Project management skills
- Complex problem solving skills
- Computer skills
- Audit and Research skills
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).
