Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in Dermatology Outpatients with a dynamic group of nurses who thrive on delivering high standards of patient care. We have a sound track record of developing and training nurses to a high standard.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate and further develop excellent clinical dermatology skills. You will be expected to lead on a specific subspecialty dermatology service and support key areas of dermatology including undertaking nurse led clinics, supporting junior staff to learn and develop and partake in the nursing management of the department, working with the Lead Nurse. The role will involve undertaking investigations, potentially including skin biopsy, providing dermatology treatments, administering medication, leading a specialist dermatology service working alongside the medical team and nursing colleagues.
About us
Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of two years' experience in a dermatology setting. Developmental opportunities will be offered within the department, as well as outside of the organisation. The post holder will need to demonstrate sound decision making and leadership skills, in order to manage their own workload and that of junior staff. Applicants are expected to be flexible and adaptable to the requirements of the department and service needs.
We work in a friendly team orientated environment with specific dermatology facilities and have sound working relationships with multidisciplinary team members. Services core working hours is 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Working hours will be 37.5 per week with flexible shift patterns between Monday to Friday with no bank holidays or night duty. OUH Flexible Working Policy applies
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Melinda Palencia on 01865 228262 / Email: Melinda.palencia@ouh.nhs.uk and/or Pauline Cooper on 01865 223936 / Email: Pauline.cooper@ouh.nhs.uk
Applications forms are available online. A waiting list of successful candidates can be held for future posts.
Please do not apply unless you are currently registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Melinda Palencia on 01865 228262 / Email: Melinda.palencia@ouh.nhs.uk and/or Pauline Cooper on 01865 223936 / Email: Pauline.cooper@ouh.nhs.uk
Applications forms are available online. A waiting list of successful candidates can be held for future posts.
Please do not apply unless you are currently registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse part 1 or 8 or 12 or 15 of register (depending on area of practice)
- Demonstrate post graduate level working
- At least 2 years experience of working in a dermatology speciality
Desirable
- Completed or completing masters level (HEI Level 7) qualification or evidence of working towards
- Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge in dermatology
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines related to professional practice
- Evidence in personal development
- Evidence of effectiveness of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Evidence of applying research evidence to clinical practice
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Competence and confident in own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate
- Previous experience of teaching of patients and staff
- Demonstrates high standard of writing skills
- Able to organise own work load and that of others. Sound time management skills
- Experience in running nurse led clinics
Desirable
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Evidence in ability to work collaboratively
- Leadership skills
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation
- Experience as acting as a clinical supervisor, appraiser and mentor to others
Desirable
- Multidisciplinary working
- Project work
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service in conjunction with other members of the team
- Appropriately assertive, able to listen to others views, supportive to others
- Demonstrates understanding of Trust values
- Experience of devising and adhering to clinical competencies
- Initiate and partake in in-service training
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse part 1 or 8 or 12 or 15 of register (depending on area of practice)
- Demonstrate post graduate level working
- At least 2 years experience of working in a dermatology speciality
Desirable
- Completed or completing masters level (HEI Level 7) qualification or evidence of working towards
- Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge in dermatology
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines related to professional practice
- Evidence in personal development
- Evidence of effectiveness of multidisciplinary team working
Desirable
- Evidence of applying research evidence to clinical practice
Skills/abilities
Essential
- Competence and confident in own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate
- Previous experience of teaching of patients and staff
- Demonstrates high standard of writing skills
- Able to organise own work load and that of others. Sound time management skills
- Experience in running nurse led clinics
Desirable
- Awareness of own leadership skills/style
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Evidence in ability to work collaboratively
- Leadership skills
- Previous experience in audit and evaluation
- Experience as acting as a clinical supervisor, appraiser and mentor to others
Desirable
- Multidisciplinary working
- Project work
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service in conjunction with other members of the team
- Appropriately assertive, able to listen to others views, supportive to others
- Demonstrates understanding of Trust values
- Experience of devising and adhering to clinical competencies
- Initiate and partake in in-service training
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dermatology Outpatients Churchill Hospital
Old Road
Headington
OX3 7LE
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
