Job summary
Dermatology Lead Nurse (Band 7 - 8a Development post)
The post-holder serves as an expert practitioner and is responsible for the strategic direction of patient-focused care programs in the Dermatology department. These programs aim to address the complex and evolving health and well-being needs of the client group.
The goal is to ensure that the Dermatology department's processes are centred on patients receiving, effective, and efficient care.
The post-holder will collaborate with lead clinicians, nurse consultants, care group managers, and directors to establish and implement the strategic vision for the services.
Additionally, the post-holder will develop and implement a policy to support the growth of the service.
The Lead Nurse possesses excellent communication and leadership skills and is responsible for the day-to-day line management of the senior team under their supervision. Furthermore, the Lead Nurse acts as a budget holder and is an authorised signatory for financial resources.
Main duties of the job
The role is an 80 to 20 percent split. With 80% clinical and 20% managerial.
Oversee the nursing team and financial resources to ensure the effective operation of the team under your responsibility. Maintain an effective skill mix and appropriate caseload management at all times. Collaborate with the Clinical Lead, Directorate Manager, and Matron to ensure efficient planning, implementation, and monitoring of the service
Conduct audits and develop nursing practices.
Ensure high standards of cleanliness in the clinical area and maintain a well-kept departmental environment.
Prioritise your workload to meet targets. Keep the Nursing, Medical, and Directorate Management teams informed of any quality issues.
Ensure that the clinical area adheres to Data Protection, Confidentiality, and Caldecott principles.
Deliver on Trust and local key performance indicators.
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country.
The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006. It was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority.
The Trust has a successful track record of delivering high quality acute medical and surgical services for 500,000 patients across West Berkshire, an area extending from Newbury in the west to Henley-on-Thames in the east, and including Wokingham and parts of Hampshire to the south and parts of Oxfordshire to the north. The Trust is Readings biggest employer.
The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.
Our "CARE" values:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, and the Development Competencies for further details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification, and the Development Competencies for further details of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant recent experience in speciality
- Experience of running own clinics with complex dermatology cases and procedure
- Advanced physical assessment skills and Independent prescriber
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of effectively managing budgets
- Experience of managing staff rosters in the clinical area
Education
Essential
- First Degree
- Advanced physical assessment skills and Independent prescriber
- Skin Surgery Module
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards or evidence of post graduate study
- Other Qualification in speciality
Skills, knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of legislative and healthcare policies and frameworks
- Project and/or Change Management experience
- Demonstrates a transformational and coaching leadership style
Desirable
- Awareness of investigations into serious incidents using the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) methodology
- Ability to work across hospital sites as required delivering the demands of the service
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant recent experience in speciality
- Experience of running own clinics with complex dermatology cases and procedure
- Advanced physical assessment skills and Independent prescriber
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of effectively managing budgets
- Experience of managing staff rosters in the clinical area
Education
Essential
- First Degree
- Advanced physical assessment skills and Independent prescriber
- Skin Surgery Module
Desirable
- Master's degree or working towards or evidence of post graduate study
- Other Qualification in speciality
Skills, knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of legislative and healthcare policies and frameworks
- Project and/or Change Management experience
- Demonstrates a transformational and coaching leadership style
Desirable
- Awareness of investigations into serious incidents using the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) methodology
- Ability to work across hospital sites as required delivering the demands of the service
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).
