Job summary
The successful candidate will work in a wide range of Dermatology clinics and day case activity.
As a department we offer multiple clinics covering a variety of dermatological conditions, with focus on both the acute and chronic disease management of the dermatology patient.
This includes skin conditions such as skin cancer, leg ulcers, psoriasis, eczema, acne as well as more complex dermatological conditions. Skills required for this role.
Please speak to your Line Manager before applying for this secondment opportunity and visit your Trust's Secondment Policy.
Main duties of the job
Explaining the procedure for Minor operations and ensuring the patient understands what is happening
Ensure that the patient is assisted into the procedure suite and made comfortable, helping to alleviate anxiety
Check the WHO checklist and assist the surgeon with the minor operation
Assist the surgeon by ensuring equipment is available to the surgeon and biopsy samples are managed correctly
Maintain patient comfort and dignity throughout procedure
This may involve administration of analgesia or appropriate prescribed medications, depending on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Following completion of the procedure, application of a dressing to the surgical site
Give wound care advice and post-procedure instructions, ensuring that patient understands what they need to do to care for their wound and that they have appropriate follow-up in place.
Effectively communicate with relatives/carers as necessary/appropriate regarding relevant information
Undertake skin patch testing which is an essential part of the dermatology department.
To monitor patients and manage any signs of anaphylaxis thereby contributing significantly to patient safety.
Participate in Audits that are undertaken within the department
supporting clinics to run smoothly and efficiently
Working within nurse-led clinics.
Supporting both medical and nursing students who may be on placement/education days in the department
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work in a wide range of Dermatology clinics and day case activity. As a department we offer multiple clinics covering a variety of dermatological conditions, with focus on both the acute and chronic disease management of the dermatology patient. This includes skin conditions such as skin cancer, leg ulcers, psoriasis, eczema, acne as well as more complex dermatological conditions. Skills required for this role include assessing patients and initiating treatment plans, as well as patient and junior staff education. Nurse Associates / Assistant practitioners will be trained to support the full range of clinical activity that is undertaken in Dermatology, skills learnt will include (but are not limited to) undertaking patch testing, supporting general clinics, supporting Nursing & Medical students who may be on placement, as well as working within the dermatology procedure suite. The role will include nurse related administrative duties including managing procurement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work in a wide range of Dermatology clinics and day case activity. As a department we offer multiple clinics covering a variety of dermatological conditions, with focus on both the acute and chronic disease management of the dermatology patient. This includes skin conditions such as skin cancer, leg ulcers, psoriasis, eczema, acne as well as more complex dermatological conditions. Skills required for this role include assessing patients and initiating treatment plans, as well as patient and junior staff education. Nurse Associates / Assistant practitioners will be trained to support the full range of clinical activity that is undertaken in Dermatology, skills learnt will include (but are not limited to) undertaking patch testing, supporting general clinics, supporting Nursing & Medical students who may be on placement, as well as working within the dermatology procedure suite. The role will include nurse related administrative duties including managing procurement.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care or relevant equivalent or higher qualification or willing to undertake a Foundation Degree or relevant equivalent qualification if already in a band 4 post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an Assistant Practitioner
- Understanding of leg ulcer management
- Management of wound care
Desirable
- Understanding of patch test
- Management of chronic skin conditions
- Administration of biologic injections.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates energy, motivation and enthusiasm for work
- Demonstrates a positive approach to problem solving
- Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities on other professionals and the organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care or relevant equivalent or higher qualification or willing to undertake a Foundation Degree or relevant equivalent qualification if already in a band 4 post
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an Assistant Practitioner
- Understanding of leg ulcer management
- Management of wound care
Desirable
- Understanding of patch test
- Management of chronic skin conditions
- Administration of biologic injections.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates energy, motivation and enthusiasm for work
- Demonstrates a positive approach to problem solving
- Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities on other professionals and the organisation
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).
