Job summary
The Dermatology nursing team at the Royal Free Site, is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Band 6 Dermatology CNS with special emphasis on Biologics , to join our friendly and established team. Multidisciplinary team working is key, and you will be working alongside, the existing clinical nurse specialists and the medical team.
The ideal candidate will already be working at Band 6 level or above and possess a high level of knowledge and expertise within the speciality of dermatology. Previous experience working in Dermatology is fundamental to this role, to facilitate a range of Dermatology nurse led clinics.
As a CNS you will be expected to assess the psychological burden of skin disease, through various models and scoring systems. In addition to this, the role of the Dermatology CNS is educating the patient and their families, to better manage their skin condition. Therefore, the ideal candidate will possess effective communication and interpersonal skills to enable them to achieve this in a sensitive manner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be able to manage patients receiving Dermatology treatments for chronic skin disease, systemic therapy, biologics and investigations required to assess those patients. Will be involved with providing advice, support, and information from the time of diagnosis and throughout the patients care pathway from consultation, treatment, and aftercare. This will involve assessing, initiating treatments and reviewing patients in nurse led clinics and in consultant clinics.
They will be the first point of contact for all patients on a biologic. They will work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff. An important part of their role will involve supporting the Principle Investigator in the departments research studies, working closely with the research departments and reviewing patients according to their research protocols. The successful candidate will be supported with the relevant education and training.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification attached to the advert to view the main responsibilities of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification attached to the advert to view the main responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration clinical experience
- Experience of participating in audits
- Experience of working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and other disciplines
- Experience of liaising with a wide range of healthcare professional, social services and other organisations such as the independent Care Sector
Desirable
- Significant post registration clinical experience within dermatology
- Experience of delivering Biologics
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Undergraduate degree
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Advances assessment skills or willing to work towards
- Ability to organise own schedule and working under pressure
Desirable
- Expert specialist skills and knowledge of managing patients with Dermatological conditions conditions
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise, work to deadlines and self-motivated
- Expert specialist skill in Biologics
- Experience of running nurse led clinics
Aptitude and skills
Essential
- Work well both as an individual and as part of a team, always acting in a professional manner
- Self motivated, proactive and innovative
- Be able to maintain judgement when under pressure or in highly distressing/emotive situations
- Demonstrative assertive qualities and diplomacy
- Organisational and time management skills
- Risk Management skills
- Clinical assessment skills, history taking skills and decision making
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration clinical experience
- Experience of participating in audits
- Experience of working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and other disciplines
- Experience of liaising with a wide range of healthcare professional, social services and other organisations such as the independent Care Sector
Desirable
- Significant post registration clinical experience within dermatology
- Experience of delivering Biologics
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Undergraduate degree
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Advances assessment skills or willing to work towards
- Ability to organise own schedule and working under pressure
Desirable
- Expert specialist skills and knowledge of managing patients with Dermatological conditions conditions
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise, work to deadlines and self-motivated
- Expert specialist skill in Biologics
- Experience of running nurse led clinics
Aptitude and skills
Essential
- Work well both as an individual and as part of a team, always acting in a professional manner
- Self motivated, proactive and innovative
- Be able to maintain judgement when under pressure or in highly distressing/emotive situations
- Demonstrative assertive qualities and diplomacy
- Organisational and time management skills
- Risk Management skills
- Clinical assessment skills, history taking skills and decision making
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).
