Job summary
The post holder will work as a skilled, autonomous Dermatology practitioner as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality care to patients. The post holder will work across divisional and professional boundaries, encouraging inter-disciplinary working for the benefit of improved patient outcomes and efficient use of resources.
Working independently with patients with a confirmed diagnosis they will use their clinical judgement and skills to assess patients and enable them to make decisions on appropriate treatments, taking into account patient safety, individual factors and cost-effective prescribing; and working within evidenced based guidelines. They will continue to support and monitor patients on such medications, escalating issues to Consultant colleagues appropriately.
The post holder will act as a resource to the wider dermatology team, and as a professional role model for Dermatology and the advancement of nursing practice.
They will work collaboratively with Dermatology and Plastics colleagues to develop and sustain a clinically excellent service. They will audit, evaluate and implement best practice. The post holder will be an independent non- medical prescriber, offering advice and expertise within their clinical setting.
Main duties of the job
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Provide skilled assessment of patients with inflammatory skin disease including history taking, physical assessment, and requesting, interpreting and acting on appropriate tests and investigations in a timely manner.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Provide skilled assessment of patients with inflammatory skin disease including history taking, physical assessment, and requesting, interpreting and acting on appropriate tests and investigations in a timely manner.
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Provide specialist advice and support to colleagues within the organisation.
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To actively take part in planning, developing and improving services in order to be responsive to patient needs as well as well as Directorate, Trust and National Health Service needs
Take a key role in the development of the North Bristol Trust Dermatology biologics service
Participate in implementing national standards and frameworks at a local level within the speciality.
To be responsible for identifying and addressing his/her own professional, training and development needs in light of developments in service in the specialty.
To promote and implement change within the clinical service and to measure outcome
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Provide skilled assessment of patients with inflammatory skin disease including history taking, physical assessment, and requesting, interpreting and acting on appropriate tests and investigations in a timely manner.
-
Provide specialist advice and support to colleagues within the organisation.
-
To actively take part in planning, developing and improving services in order to be responsive to patient needs as well as well as Directorate, Trust and National Health Service needs
Take a key role in the development of the North Bristol Trust Dermatology biologics service
Participate in implementing national standards and frameworks at a local level within the speciality.
To be responsible for identifying and addressing his/her own professional, training and development needs in light of developments in service in the specialty.
To promote and implement change within the clinical service and to measure outcome
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- RGN level 1 registered nurse degree (BSc)
- Masters level degree or wiling to work towards masters level degree including: Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning, and Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Reasoning courses for advancing practice
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake
Work Experience
Essential
- Dermatology experience including treating patients using biological therapies
- Experience in promoting health/ health education one to one
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with patients, relatives and colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in blood monitoring for patients on long-term systemic medication
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- RGN level 1 registered nurse degree (BSc)
- Masters level degree or wiling to work towards masters level degree including: Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning, and Pathophysiology and Diagnostic Reasoning courses for advancing practice
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake
Work Experience
Essential
- Dermatology experience including treating patients using biological therapies
- Experience in promoting health/ health education one to one
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with patients, relatives and colleagues
Desirable
- Experience in blood monitoring for patients on long-term systemic medication
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
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).
