Dermatology Specialist Nurse

Modality LLP

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Job summary

Modality LLP is a large-scale provider of NHS Outpatient Services, renowned for its innovative approach to delivering efficient pathways for patients requiring specialist care, leading to high quality patient outcomes. We work in partnership with a number of hospitals across the country to collaboratively redesign outpatient services with more care being delivered in community settings.

As one of the UKs largest providers of community-based Dermatology services, Modality LLP is looking to expand our existing team through the recruitment of experienced dermatology nurses and therefore support future growth of our community dermatology services.

We are seeking dedicated postholders to join our team and who can display our CARE values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

This job is suitable for individuals have a passion for working in an agile manner ensuring a high-quality service is provided. The postholder(s) will be committed to undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of their own competence.

As an employee with us you can benefit from

Enrolment to the NHS pension scheme

Annual leave minimum 27 days, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata

Employee discounts and benefits scheme

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Education and career pathways

Family friendly policies

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

If you are interested in joining us, please read on

Main duties of the job

Our community dermatology service manages a wide-range of dermatological conditions that would otherwise be referred to secondary care. Our team of consultants, GPwERs and specialist nurses are able to provide patients with rapid access to specialist opinion from a choice of clinic locations across Sandwell and Birmingham. This role will support the continued growth of the service enable the service to offer access to a wider range of treatments within primary care and the community setting.

We strive to deliver exceptional standards of care within the community setting where patients are seen within 3 months from referral and referring GPs can access timely advice and guidance. Our service also incorporates a regular consultant-led MDT which ensures that our clinicians are supported to continuously develop. The ability to travel between clinic locations will be essential.

About us

Modality LLP is a provider of NHS community outpatient services within a number of regions across the UK.

Our service offer and expertise include:

  • Over 15 years of experience of delivering community outpatient services
  • Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers
  • A diverse clinical workforce of consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals
  • Delivery of over 120,000 patient consultations per year
  • Delivery of 1st consultations within a maximum of 4 weeks from referral from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week

Modality LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all our potential applicants in line with the Equality Act, 2010.

Date posted

24 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,000 to £50,000 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0363-24-0028

Job locations

Lyndon House

62 Hagley Road

Birmingham

B168PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core responsibilities of this role.

You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways

If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge, we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded people.

Please note Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment

Vaccinations

As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a mandatory requirement.

Right to work checks

All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their right to work in the UK at the interview stage

References

References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one must be your current or most recent employer.

Employment history

You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD detailing the core responsibilities of this role.

You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways

If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge, we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded people.

Please note Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment

Vaccinations

As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a mandatory requirement.

Right to work checks

All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their right to work in the UK at the interview stage

References

References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one must be your current or most recent employer.

Employment history

You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years post registration experience
  • A strong understanding of multi- disciplinary and/or multi agency working within a community setting.
  • Competence in individual caseload management and able to prioritise own work
  • Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial issues affecting patients with chronic illness

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a dermatology setting Experience of working within a similar environment within primary/secondary care

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered general nurse

Skills

Essential

  • Risk management awareness and able to assess clinical risk.
  • Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues views and attitudes when necessary.
  • Able assess a situation, set priorities and problem solve quickly and effectively.
  • Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
  • Highly organised individual who is able to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
  • Ability to carry out patient assessments or treatments with moderate physical effort

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising and managing clinical teams

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Basic IT skills
  • Ability to be flexible with working hours to meet the needs of the service
  • Full driving licence and the ability to travel between service locations.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision
  • Exercises tact and discretion at all times
  • Demonstrates initiative to handle any unforeseen events during a shift
  • Demonstrates flexibility towards new working practices and towards working hours
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years post registration experience
  • A strong understanding of multi- disciplinary and/or multi agency working within a community setting.
  • Competence in individual caseload management and able to prioritise own work
  • Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial issues affecting patients with chronic illness

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a dermatology setting Experience of working within a similar environment within primary/secondary care

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered general nurse

Skills

Essential

  • Risk management awareness and able to assess clinical risk.
  • Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues views and attitudes when necessary.
  • Able assess a situation, set priorities and problem solve quickly and effectively.
  • Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
  • Highly organised individual who is able to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
  • Ability to carry out patient assessments or treatments with moderate physical effort

Desirable

  • Experience of supervising and managing clinical teams

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Basic IT skills
  • Ability to be flexible with working hours to meet the needs of the service
  • Full driving licence and the ability to travel between service locations.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision
  • Exercises tact and discretion at all times
  • Demonstrates initiative to handle any unforeseen events during a shift
  • Demonstrates flexibility towards new working practices and towards working hours

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Modality LLP

Address

Lyndon House

62 Hagley Road

Birmingham

B168PE


Employer's website

https://www.modalitycommunityservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Modality LLP

Address

Lyndon House

62 Hagley Road

Birmingham

B168PE


Employer's website

https://www.modalitycommunityservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Pav Athwal

pav.athwal@nhs.net

Date posted

24 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£43,000 to £50,000 a year Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0363-24-0028

Job locations

Lyndon House

62 Hagley Road

Birmingham

B168PE


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