Job summary
This advert is only open to applicants who are currently
employed by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
Working as part of the Dermatology multidisciplinary team at
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, the post holder will be
involved in ensuring that patients, relatives and staff have access to expert
support and advice when presenting with psoriasis, eczema, acne and other skin
conditions.
With support from the multi-disciplinary team work towards
becoming an autonomous clinical expert in assessing, planning and implementing
and evaluating treatments ensuring that any information and treatment provided
is current and evidence based.
The post holder will act as the patients advocate supporting
and advising the patient and other members of the Dermatology team.
The post holder will contribute to nursing
policy and clinical service development within the Dermatology service
undertaking audit when required
Main duties of the job
Working within agreed
protocols, the post holder will:
Provide
Nurse led follow up clinics for patients with Dermatology conditions.
The post
holder should be prepared to work and expand skills within the scope of
practice appropriate to the client group, such as nurse prescribing.
Provide a
Nurse led service, referring to appropriate services.
Participate
in integrated skin outpatient clinics, providing specialist nursing skills to
offer support and information to patients and appropriate treatment.
Act as an
educational and supportive resource to patients and staff regarding the care,
treatment and management of patients with a diagnosis of Dermatology
conditions.
Work
in partnership with the multi professional team to enhance standards and best
practice of care across the service and attend MDTs. The post requires liaison
with professional colleagues in other disciplines and with other statutory and
voluntary organisations.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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success
For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will
Undertake
Holistic Needs Assessments to ensure patients are fully engaged in their care
and are able to take greater control of their management.
Provide
clinical leadership organising, evaluating and adapting care for patients
according to their needs.
Be fully
accountable and work autonomously in managing complex and in some cases
unpredictable care pathways.
Work
collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries in the best
interests of the patient.
Strive to
improve quality and develop self and others.
Ensure own clinical knowledge, awareness and expertise in relation to
Dermatology conditions and continually updated and reflective of leading edge
specialist practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will
Undertake
Holistic Needs Assessments to ensure patients are fully engaged in their care
and are able to take greater control of their management.
Provide
clinical leadership organising, evaluating and adapting care for patients
according to their needs.
Be fully
accountable and work autonomously in managing complex and in some cases
unpredictable care pathways.
Work
collaboratively across professional and organisational boundaries in the best
interests of the patient.
Strive to
improve quality and develop self and others.
Ensure own clinical knowledge, awareness and expertise in relation to
Dermatology conditions and continually updated and reflective of leading edge
specialist practice.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites in the County to meet the requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to undertake and interpret audits with a view to informing service development
- Required to develop specialist skills in a broad range of Dermatological conditions.
- IT skills, with experience of using Microsoft packages and a range of clinical systems e.g. system one
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications & Training RegisteredGeneral Nurse
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification or prepared to work towards
- Educated to Degree level, with relevant degree qualification
- Teaching certificate (mentor training )
Desirable
- Dermatology Nursing Qualification or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in dermatological care area
- Evidence of learning and continuous professional development
- Specialist skills in a broad range of dermatological conditions
- Experience of organising clinics experience of working in General Practice or Community based clinics
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites in the County to meet the requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to undertake and interpret audits with a view to informing service development
- Required to develop specialist skills in a broad range of Dermatological conditions.
- IT skills, with experience of using Microsoft packages and a range of clinical systems e.g. system one
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications & Training RegisteredGeneral Nurse
- Non Medical Prescribing Qualification or prepared to work towards
- Educated to Degree level, with relevant degree qualification
- Teaching certificate (mentor training )
Desirable
- Dermatology Nursing Qualification or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in dermatological care area
- Evidence of learning and continuous professional development
- Specialist skills in a broad range of dermatological conditions
- Experience of organising clinics experience of working in General Practice or Community based clinics
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).
