Specialist Dermatology Lead Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Core functions, but not limited to:Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including emotional intelligence to deal effectively with complex and sensitive patient information, distressed or aggressive patients, or those with an impaired level of understanding

Research, compile and agree protocols, guidelines and care pathways with the multi-disciplinary team for the nurse-led clinics and services.

Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and other services.

Advise the Head of Operations and Quality Assurance Manager for Dermatology of any issues that may affect the provision of care/treatment of dermatology patients.

Effective line management skills someone who can motivate, engage, and manage team performance and service delivery.

Anticipate change in practice and a pro-active approach to its management.

Managing end to end processes and driving continuous improvement to give a great customer experience and improve efficiency.

You will be able to balance many competing priorities, and deliver your own work as well as make sure the team deliver theirs

Someone who thrives in working at pace, resilient in the face of challenges and changing priorities.

Ability to perform holistic assessment, critically analyse complex patient information or situations

A solution orientated, Ability to critically analyse patient information or situations and make clinical judgements and decisions as to the best course of action

Strong IT skills

Effective time management (Planning & Organising)

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Good interpersonal skills

Excellent attention to detail

Clinical care

Carrying out regional visits to DMC clinics to observe and supervise Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses.

Ensuring that all patient data is entered, stored, and retrieved according to internal policies and relevant legislation.

Referring patients to specialist clinics or services.

Collecting, collating, and analysing patient feedback.

Supervising a team comprising Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and other clinicians

Reviewing and revising policies to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and best practice guidelines

Leading team meetings to address operational issues and share information

Developing a professional network

Maintaining a healthy collaborative team environment

Provides specialist care in their area of expertise, assesses patients, determines treatments, and conducts a variety of medical procedures.

Consults with and provides guidance to other nurses and healthcare professionals within their specialism.

Advises on nursing care, disease prevention, dermatology management, etc. and liaises with hospital board/management on issues concerning nursing policy.

Delivers lectures, and other forms of formal training relating to nursing practice.

Act as an advanced practitioner, demonstrating advanced clinical competence and knowledge.

Undertake consultations, both face-to-face and via the telephone, with patients of all ages (neonate to elderly) as an autonomous practitioner and using own clinical judgement to diagnose, treat, refer and/or discharge patients.

Where required, support clinicians in clinic for skin procedure or dermatology clinics (rare but may be required).

Provide clinical advice to support staff and clinicians where required.

Ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner.

Work as a practitioner as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams to ensure patients needs are met.

Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care.

Provide advice and information to patients, carers, and their families where appropriate.

Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a coordinated service.

Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and professional guidelines.

Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers.

Work with the Head of Operations & Quality Assurance Manager to:

Provide clinical leadership to other members of the team

Manage all governance aspects in relation to the Dermatology pathway, auditing, and monitoring

Investigate adverse clinical incidents and complaints

Develop and implement clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement

Train and audit others to effectively carry high standards of clinical practice

Manage all technical aspects with the provider of the software in use

Assess the practice of colleagues and juniors

Provide support and supervise to assist others to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities

Contribute to quality improvement within the service through the identification and initiation of changes, which lead to better evidence-based practice and improved standards of care

Set and monitor standards of care

Help develop the services available to the primary care population to address identified needs

Adhere to policies, procedures, and guidelines

Management of the lesion photo clinic

Being on call for weekend support

Troubleshooting on the ground

Supporting mobilisation and demobilisation of contracts

Educational/Personal Development

Work with the Head of Operations & Quality Assurance Manager to:

Develop and maintain an excellent learning environment

Develop and implement a range of learning activities for the service

Support the development of other members of the clinical team

Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development

Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training

Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews

Ensure that all mandatory training is completed in line with organisational policy

Maintain profession registration requirements i.e., NMC, etc.

Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff.

Be aware of and comply with all infection prevention and control policies & mandatory training; all staff must adhere to infection control measures to promote cleanliness and reduce infections, e.g., hand hygiene, clutter free work environment.

Under the Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognized course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to your dismissal.

Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same.

Comply with DMC Groups health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines and ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered, Equivalent Band 6 or above
• Dermatology experience of +6 years or experience as a Dermatology sister/ Charge Nurse

Desirable

• Teaching qualifications or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Dermatology and condition, treatment, outpatient clinic management
• They will need to have experience in Minor skin Procedure / Minor Skin Operations
• Knowledge of appropriate NICE/BAD or other relevant national dermatology guidelines
• Experience Autonomous practitioner Ability to work autonomously within the scope of supervised practice
• Experience of audit and research
• Help manage or triage on the day patient demands
• Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
• Demonstrable patient assessment skills
• Hands on interaction with patients in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of appropriate NICE/BAD or other relevant national dermatology guidelines
• Experience in dermatology management and the ability to demonstrate expert nursing skills
• Experience of supporting doctors in clinical decision making
• Experience of General Practice and/or Secondary Care

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

DMC Healthcare

Address

South Woodford Health Centre

114 High Road

London

E18 2QS

Employer's website

https://www.dmchealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)