Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a new, innovative and dynamic team within our expanding Dermatology service. We are looking for experienced and motivated senior nurse who is passionate about service development and providing high standard of patient centred care.
You will be working closely within a Multi-Disciplinary Team of staff including Doctors, General Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists and HCA's. This role will require strong leadership and visible, credible senior nursing presence accessible to staff, patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
The lead Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist is a leadership role within the trust, integral to the provision of a high quality service for patients.
The post holder will play a key role as a member of the Dermatology team improving clinical outcomes for people by enhancing the role of nurse led services within the dermatology multi- disciplinary team and working to developing an integrated approach to care.
- To provide strategic leadership and vision for Dermatology nursing within Homerton healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
- To provide strategic leadership and vision for Dermatology nursing.
- The post holder will ensure a cohesive and quality driven services, which responds to and provides appropriate and equitable care.
- To take the lead role in the responsibility for the strategic and operational management of the dermatology nursing service, working with the lead medical consultant, Head of Nursing and Service Manager.
- To ensure and maintain clearly defined lines of communication with primary healthcare teams in order to facilitate the care of people with skin diseases.
- To provide specialist care for patients on biologics.
- Develop integrated care and quality improvement across the dermatology department being an active member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- To champion dermatology nursing within the wider nursing community, undertake relevant service development and publications as appropriate.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nursing or other relevant healthcare professions
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/equivalent
- Non-medical prescribing
- Certificated speciality courses
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- Working towards masters if necessary
- Leadership/management training experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
- Significant experience working in the field of dermatology.
- Experience of working as a CNS
- Experience of managing and running clinics
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post
- Specialist skills and experience in the speciality
- Clinical leadership at a senior level in an acute setting including people, financial and change management
- Experience of managing investigations and resolving complaints.
- Experience of conducting research and utilising research in practice
- Undertaking Nurse-Led Services
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate Trust Values
- Clinical assessment skills
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Established organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to establish effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Innovative, able to problem solve and make autonomous decisions
- Teaching skills in informal and formal situations
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to implement new practices and initiatives
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire and motivate teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of dermatology care and current treatments
- Knowledge and understanding of health care needs in a multicultural society
- Up to date knowledge of NICE and other national guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of health promotion
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nursing or other relevant healthcare professions
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/equivalent
- Non-medical prescribing
- Certificated speciality courses
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- Working towards masters if necessary
- Leadership/management training experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
- Significant experience working in the field of dermatology.
- Experience of working as a CNS
- Experience of managing and running clinics
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post
- Specialist skills and experience in the speciality
- Clinical leadership at a senior level in an acute setting including people, financial and change management
- Experience of managing investigations and resolving complaints.
- Experience of conducting research and utilising research in practice
- Undertaking Nurse-Led Services
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate Trust Values
- Clinical assessment skills
- Experience of developing standards, guidelines and policies
- Established organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to establish effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Innovative, able to problem solve and make autonomous decisions
- Teaching skills in informal and formal situations
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to implement new practices and initiatives
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire and motivate teams
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of dermatology care and current treatments
- Knowledge and understanding of health care needs in a multicultural society
- Up to date knowledge of NICE and other national guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of health promotion
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
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).
