Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Dermatology Support Nurse to join our Dermatology team.
The successful candidate will support the Dermatology Nurse Specialist in providing clinical provision and expertise to Dermatology patients and other healthcare professionals in the Trust and community. To provide a high standard of nursing care and to develop existing specialist dermatology knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
To provide skilled assessment of patients to include where necessary history taking and physical examination relative to dermatological condition.
To undertake nurse led clinics autonomously, recognising the need to delegate / refer to other Health Care professional when risk and needs are beyond own competence and scope of practice.
To provide a high standard of nursing care and to develop existing dermatology knowledge and skills.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Qualification related to dermatology or relevant professional experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Nursing degree
- Non-Medical prescriber (or if not achieved must be within 24 months of commencement of post)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 5 years post registration experience
- Recent experience in dermatology at band 6 level in a dermatology department
- Can evidence experience of undertaking nurse-led clinics under Consultant Dermatologist supervision
- Ability to demonstrate a broad clinical knowledge base within dermatology
- Mentorship or other formal teaching qualification
Desirable
- Leadership/Management qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant national standards that inform practice
- Broad knowledge base within chronic disease management
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients on clinical matters
- Ability to liaise and communicate with the Primary Care team and contribute to their objectives in the care of their dermatology patient
- Ability to interpret and apply research-based practice
Desirable
- Experience of writing protocols, policies and guidelines
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Qualification related to dermatology or relevant professional experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Nursing degree
- Non-Medical prescriber (or if not achieved must be within 24 months of commencement of post)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 5 years post registration experience
- Recent experience in dermatology at band 6 level in a dermatology department
- Can evidence experience of undertaking nurse-led clinics under Consultant Dermatologist supervision
- Ability to demonstrate a broad clinical knowledge base within dermatology
- Mentorship or other formal teaching qualification
Desirable
- Leadership/Management qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant national standards that inform practice
- Broad knowledge base within chronic disease management
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients on clinical matters
- Ability to liaise and communicate with the Primary Care team and contribute to their objectives in the care of their dermatology patient
- Ability to interpret and apply research-based practice
Desirable
- Experience of writing protocols, policies and guidelines
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).
