Job summary
The Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust are offering 12-Month fixed term role to support the launch of a new Telederm Community Clinic for patients with suspected skin cancer. The post holder will be responsible for hosting these Clinic sessions across Community sites in the wider Nottinghamshire area, photographing patients lesions and uploading images to an AI platform for clinical review.
Main duties of the job
We have a unique opportunity for an individual to work within the Community and support the launch of a new AI (Artificial Intelligence) Telederm Clinic in Nottinghamshire. The post holder will have the opportunity to learn key medical photography skills and work independently seeing patients in clinic across Community sites. The new Telederm Clinic will use an AI diagnostic tool which will help us diagnose patients with suspected skin cancer more quickly and closer to home. The post holder will get full training where they will learn key medical photography skills.
We are seeking motivated applicants who are keen to learn a new skill, have variety in their working environment and an enthusiasm for supporting our Trust in launching a cutting-edge service. If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.
The team- The Dermatology team is based at the Nottingham NHS Treatment Centre, the post holder will support Clinics across multiple Community GP Practice locations.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will support the launch of a new 2 Week Wait (2WW) telederm clinic around the Nottinghamshire area. The post holder will be responsible for taking telederm pictures for patients that have been referred by their GP to the 2WW telederm community services, uploading the images and sending them to the AI Analytics Digital Platform. The post holder will work within the Community but their main role will be directed by the Dermatology department and will primarily be the undertaking of taking telederm pictures as above.
Main responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively and professionally with multidisciplinary members of the team, patients and their family/carers. To work as a member of a multidisciplinary team establishing effective communication across organisations. To demonstrate excellent verbal communication through the ability to give basic information about the Telederm process and support to individuals and to modify the approach to individual needs of the patients. To demonstrate excellent documentation on a range of IT platforms as required. Ensure patients understand any consent issues. Liaise directly with the appropriate clinical staff for any clarification related to photographic requirements. Use a secure clinical image (system) for online delivery of images. To ensure that the equipment is well maintained and stored appropriately. To liaise with Skin Analytics/IT as necessary
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will support the launch of a new 2 Week Wait (2WW) telederm clinic around the Nottinghamshire area. The post holder will be responsible for taking telederm pictures for patients that have been referred by their GP to the 2WW telederm community services, uploading the images and sending them to the AI Analytics Digital Platform. The post holder will work within the Community but their main role will be directed by the Dermatology department and will primarily be the undertaking of taking telederm pictures as above.
Main responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively and professionally with multidisciplinary members of the team, patients and their family/carers. To work as a member of a multidisciplinary team establishing effective communication across organisations. To demonstrate excellent verbal communication through the ability to give basic information about the Telederm process and support to individuals and to modify the approach to individual needs of the patients. To demonstrate excellent documentation on a range of IT platforms as required. Ensure patients understand any consent issues. Liaise directly with the appropriate clinical staff for any clarification related to photographic requirements. Use a secure clinical image (system) for online delivery of images. To ensure that the equipment is well maintained and stored appropriately. To liaise with Skin Analytics/IT as necessary
Person Specification
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- To be educated to 'O' level, GCSE grade C or above or equivalent standard including English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ / QCF 2 in Healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in dealing with customers, patients or clients in a work environment
- Basic computer/keyboard skills
- Expertise in using various equipment, from conventional DSLR cameras to mobile devices, and understanding appropriate settings (lighting, focus, composition, exposure) to produce medically and legally valuable images.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health or social care setting
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to pass on information accurately
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Desirable
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrates ability to communicate with multidisciplinary team
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Understand the importance of instructions and written procedures
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to deliver care and, prioritise work under the indirect supervision of others
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically able to perform the full range of clinical duties
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Valid Driving Licence and use of car
Desirable
- Evidence of moving and handling training
Person Specification
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's behavioural standards
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- To be educated to 'O' level, GCSE grade C or above or equivalent standard including English and Maths
Desirable
- NVQ / QCF 2 in Healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in dealing with customers, patients or clients in a work environment
- Basic computer/keyboard skills
- Expertise in using various equipment, from conventional DSLR cameras to mobile devices, and understanding appropriate settings (lighting, focus, composition, exposure) to produce medically and legally valuable images.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health or social care setting
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to pass on information accurately
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Desirable
- Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrates ability to communicate with multidisciplinary team
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Understand the importance of instructions and written procedures
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to deliver care and, prioritise work under the indirect supervision of others
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
Physical Skills
Essential
- Physically able to perform the full range of clinical duties
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
- Valid Driving Licence and use of car
Desirable
- Evidence of moving and handling training
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).
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).