Dermatology Outreach Nurse Development Post

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding dermatology outreach team in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust providing an excellent dermatology service to inpatients across all three sites.

This role is a five day a week service Monday - Friday excluding Bank Holidays.

Dermatology experience is desirable but not essential as in house and other training will be given.

The post holder should be a registered nurse who will be managed and trained by the Dermatology Lead Nurse giving the post holder the specialist skills and knowledge to assess and treat patients within their remit. This training will provide the knowledge and skills for the post holder to provide advice and support to in- patients and nursing staff where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be trained to be responsible for a defined caseload of patients referred to dermatology and review in-patients, as well as those presenting as emergency attendances as required under the guidance of the outreach lead nurse.
The post holder will work closely with other multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with colleagues to ensure that high quality evidence-based patient care is provided

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

01 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IM6487556

Job locations

Across Site - based at SMH

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Stoke Mandeville

HP7 0JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING eg Education, professional qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse
Relevant post registration course - minimum degree level qualification (e.g. Dermatology course)
Advanced History Taking course/ willingness and ability to undertake training within set timetable
Mentorship course/ willingness and ability to undertake training to undertake training within set timetable
Non-medical prescriber/ willingness and ability to undertake training to undertake training within set timetable
Leadership & Management course/ willingness and ability to undertake training to undertake training within set timetable

Desirable

Counselling qualification

EXPERIENCE eg Breadth of occupational experience

Essential

Post registration experience in Dermatology
Experience of autonomous practice and decision making
Experience of MDT working
Experience of working with complex Dermatology patients
Minimum 2 years Band 6 experience - ideally in speciality or related area
Experience of using an electronic patient record system

Desirable

Evidence of leadership, people management, teaching and supervision of other HCP
Experience of clinical teaching

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive information
Ability to overcome barriers to understanding
Customer care skills
Skills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients with Dermatology conditions
IT skills

Desirable

Teaching skills
Evidence of undertaking audits and evaluating data

5.SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES eg Ability to travel to other sites. Ability to work internal rotation

Essential

Able to undertake cross-site working
Willingness to learn new skills required for the role

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING eg Education, professional qualifications

Essential

NMC Registered Nurse
Relevant post registration course - minimum degree level qualification (e.g. Dermatology course)
Advanced History Taking course/ willingness and ability to undertake training within set timetable
Mentorship course/ willingness and ability to undertake training to undertake training within set timetable
Non-medical prescriber/ willingness and ability to undertake training to undertake training within set timetable
Leadership & Management course/ willingness and ability to undertake training to undertake training within set timetable

Desirable

Counselling qualification

EXPERIENCE eg Breadth of occupational experience

Essential

Post registration experience in Dermatology
Experience of autonomous practice and decision making
Experience of MDT working
Experience of working with complex Dermatology patients
Minimum 2 years Band 6 experience - ideally in speciality or related area
Experience of using an electronic patient record system

Desirable

Evidence of leadership, people management, teaching and supervision of other HCP
Experience of clinical teaching

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to communicate complex and highly sensitive information
Ability to overcome barriers to understanding
Customer care skills
Skills and knowledge in managing and supporting patients with Dermatology conditions
IT skills

Desirable

Teaching skills
Evidence of undertaking audits and evaluating data

5.SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES eg Ability to travel to other sites. Ability to work internal rotation

Essential

Able to undertake cross-site working
Willingness to learn new skills required for the role

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.