Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 5 Dermatology nurse to join our Medical and Specialist Dermatology Service which is part of the internationally renowned St. John's Institute of Dermatology.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about improving patient experience, effective communicator, organised, proactive, self-motivated,keen learner, reliable and is a good team player.
The successful candidate will work in the Dermatology Day Centre. The post holder will also have the opportunity to cover the Phototherapy Unit (Dowling Day), Cutaneous Allergy and our Tertiary clinics in our outpatient department.
As a team we provide a wide range of services supporting both general and tertiary specialist dermatology clinics for adult patients with severedermatological conditions.
Closing: 06th April, 2024 at Midnight
Interview: 17th April, 2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the Multi Disciplinary team, to facilitate how best to achieve quality patient experience outcome whilst acting within clearly defined policies/procedure guidelines, and codes of conduct.
The staff nurse will be responsible for undertaking clinical practice within Medical &Specialist Dermatology and improving patient care,experiences and outcomes that emphasizes team working and the delivery of highly coordinated and patient-Centered care.
The Band 5 Staff Nurse role is suitable for an experienced Band 5 looking for a new challenge to further their leadership, people and clinicalmanagement skills. Dermatology experience is not essential as training will be provided.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals joined Guy's and St Thomas' in February 2021 and is the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among the largest in Europe. We provide treatment for people with heart and lung disease, including rare and complex conditions, offering some of the most sophisticated treatment that is available anywhere in the world.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have excellent communication, organizational and inter-personal skills and be able to work well within the multidisciplinary team. You should be a Registered Nurse on the NMC register Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursingassessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients You must be able to take part in structured teaching for patients, colleagues and students To be responsible for maintaining and updating own clinical practice and knowledge, including professional portfolio. To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religiousbeliefs and doctrines. To actively maintains documentation in accordance with the NMCs Record Keeping Guidelines Takes an active role in monitoring and ensuring standards of care at own base, developing awareness for clinical governance issues. Participate in collection of data for audit and research as required Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have excellent communication, organizational and inter-personal skills and be able to work well within the multidisciplinary team. You should be a Registered Nurse on the NMC register Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursingassessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients You must be able to take part in structured teaching for patients, colleagues and students To be responsible for maintaining and updating own clinical practice and knowledge, including professional portfolio. To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religiousbeliefs and doctrines. To actively maintains documentation in accordance with the NMCs Record Keeping Guidelines Takes an active role in monitoring and ensuring standards of care at own base, developing awareness for clinical governance issues. Participate in collection of data for audit and research as required Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct.
Person Specification
Values & Behaviours
Essential
Skills/ Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues/ Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Basic Computer Skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records (EPR)
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experience of coordinating a shift
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Qualification/Education
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
Desirable
- Teaching & assessing qualification
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
Person Specification
Values & Behaviours
Essential
Skills/ Knowledge/Ability
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues/ Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients/clients and give relevant advice/information to patients and relatives
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Basic Computer Skills including ability to use Microsoft Word and Electronic Patient Records (EPR)
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and in a team
- Supervision of junior staff
- Experience of coordinating a shift
- Experience of working in the relevant area
Qualification/Education
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
Desirable
- Teaching & assessing qualification
Professional/ Statutory Registration
Essential
- RN1/ RN2/ RN12 or RN Child Registered Nurse on the NMC register. To hold the appropriate level for the area of speciality.
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).
