Job summary
THIS POST IS OPEN FOR INTERNAL UHB EMPLOYEES AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Band 6 Biologics Clinical Nurse Specialist Dermatology
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 6 nurse to join the Biologics CNS team at Solihull and Good Hope Hospital. The role is multi-faceted and encompasses, the co-ordination of investigations, ongoing monitoring and reviews. Whilst the post holder will work primarily within Dermatology, MDT working is a fundamental part of the CNS role. Successful candidates will work in both the Solihull and Good Hope Hospital sites.
The CNS role involves ensuring patients are seen at appropriate points in their pathway. It involves liaising with family members and a variety of care providers.
The role is varied, demanding, and satisfying. The ideal candidate would already have experience of working as a CNS, with relevant experience of working with patients with long term conditions and the ability to work independently to manage their caseload.
The ability to ask questions when unsure and to learn quickly is essential as this is a busy role with a large cohort of patients.
Main duties of the job
IV competent to administer biologic therapies where required. Participate in nurse led and multidisciplinary clinics. Prescription and funding management. Clinics will be face to face, virtual or by telephone, and incorporate the use of agreed protocols and clinical / professional guidelines.
Provide a highly visible clinical presence within Dermatology and the wider MDT and demonstrate expert knowledge and high standards of clinical practice.
Provide a seamless, high-quality service for patients from referral through to assessment, diagnosis, treatment and review. Referring to other health care professionals as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients, their families and carers.
Act as a point of contact and support for patients during treatment, follow up and discharge.
Work autonomously, organise and manage own workload, identifying and maintaining supportive networks for self & others.
For further information please contact:
Kirstie James, Biologics Clinical Nurse Specialist on 07817 499228 or via email
Email: kirstie.james@uhb.nhs.uk
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
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*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
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Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Adult on the NMC Register
- *Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
- *Recognised mentorship course
Experience
Essential
- *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
- *Significant post registration experience. with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area of specialist practice
- *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/ competence.
- *Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality
- *Experience and enthusiasm for teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting.
- *Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
- *Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality
- *Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding in relation to the role applied for
- *Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
Desirable
- *Experience in service development
- *Awareness of current research related to the speciality
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload and developing skills, knowledge and competence
- *Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills.
- *Ability to work autonomously, manage / prioritise own workload
- *Willingness to achieve competence in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required.
- *Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities
- *Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
- *Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required / and ability to work across UHB sites where required
- *Ability to act on own initiative
Desirable
- *Can evidence participation in clinical audit / research and relate this to practice
- *Evidence of clinical assessment skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Adult on the NMC Register
- *Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
- *Recognised mentorship course
Experience
Essential
- *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
- *Significant post registration experience. with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area of specialist practice
- *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/ competence.
- *Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality
- *Experience and enthusiasm for teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting.
- *Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
- *Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality
- *Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding in relation to the role applied for
- *Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
Desirable
- *Experience in service development
- *Awareness of current research related to the speciality
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload and developing skills, knowledge and competence
- *Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills.
- *Ability to work autonomously, manage / prioritise own workload
- *Willingness to achieve competence in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required.
- *Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities
- *Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
- *Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- *Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
- *Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required / and ability to work across UHB sites where required
- *Ability to act on own initiative
Desirable
- *Can evidence participation in clinical audit / research and relate this to practice
- *Evidence of clinical assessment skills
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).
