Dermatology Specialist Nurse (Junior Sister)

Job summary

Dermatology Specialist Nurse (Junior Sister)

Band 6, Full Time, Permanent

The post holder has responsibility for the provision of competent professional nursing care and specialist practice in Dermatology, to meet with individual needs of the designated patient population.

The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of such care to a specific group of patients, and take charge of the ward / department on a regular basis.

The post holder will be encouraged to organise own time and that of junior staff, delegating to junior staff and learners, and participating in teaching and education programmes for staff and patients.

The post holder should be competent at carrying out consultations face to face or remotely via video or telephone technology. Additionally the post holder will be competent at independently carrying out treatment for patients with inflammatory skin conditions such phototherapy, patch testing. you will also be expected to work in a supporting role with our ANP and Pharmacist monitoring of patients on systemic treatments eg. isotretinoin for acne.

Main duties of the job

To be knowledgeable in post-op wound management

Assessment of patients using appropriate Dermatology assessment tools

Act as team leader/Primary Nurse managing a team of nurses in the delivery of care

Supports the appraisal and personal development plans for junior staff

Supports the effective use of resources and maintain adequate stock level

Assist the ward manager and deputy in recruitment and selection of nursing staff

Participate in staff induction and orientation to the ward, undertaking the preceptorship role

Supporting the Tele-dermatology, MOHs Surgery, phototherapy and patch testing

To liaise with other hospitals within the Trust staff to promote and maintain effective working relationships, ensuring high standards of care and service

Developing and maintaining strong dermatology networks with South West London group of Dermatology, BDNG and other partners to develop clinical competency and raise clinical standards in accordance with trust policies and national guidelines

Rostering and management of sickness sand absence and other HR policies along with senior nursing colleagues

Participate and assist in setting standards of patient care based on research findings

Act as a Link nurse for an area of practice with responsibility for sharing information relating to changes

Participate and assist in systematic monitoring and evaluation of nursing practice

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.