Job summary
We are looking for an innovative and dynamic nurse with proven Dermatology experience to enhance our team by providing expert clinical practice, education, professional leadership and service improvement. The role will be pivotal to working collaboratively with the MDT team, in building capacity and expanding the nurse led services to further shape and deliver the strategic vision of a National Dermatology Centre of Excellence.
This successful candidate will work alongside another ACP and team of CNS nurses to define, shape and develop the Nurse Led Drug Monitoring Service. responsive to the needs of patients and staff, so an interest in inflammatory dermatology is essential.
You will be able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge and expertise about treatment options for inflammatory dermatosis and manage a caseload of patients autonomously in nurse led drug monitoring clinics.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
Advanced clinical practice is delivered by experienced, registered health and care practitioners. It is a level of practice characterised by a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making. This is underpinned by a master's level award or equivalent that encompasses the four pillars of clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research, with demonstration of core capabilities and area specific clinical competence.
Advanced clinical practice embodies the ability to manage clinical care in partnership with individuals, families and carers. It includes the analysis and synthesis of complex problems across a range of settings, enabling innovative solutions to enhance people's experience and improve outcomes. (HEE, 2017).
The Inflammatory Dermatology ACP (Advanced Clinical Practitioner) is vital in assessing and managing patients with inflammatory skin conditions, developing treatment plans, monitoring disease progression, administering therapies, providing patient education, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise care.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Assess, differentially diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment interventions for patients by virtue of expert clinical judgement and close liaison with members of the MDT.
2. Use expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.
3. Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies, lifestyle advice and care.
4. Exercise professional judgement to manage risk appropriately, especially where there may be complex and unpredictable events and supporting teams to do likewise to ensure safety of individuals, families and carers.
5. Utilise complex decision-making skills to promote high quality care in unpredictable and challenging circumstances.
6. Ensure compliance with their respective code of professional conduct and work within their scope of practice.
7. Works in conjunction with the MDT to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care.
8. Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate
9. Be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy. This includes being critically aware of their limits of their own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete information.
10. Be responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Assess, differentially diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment interventions for patients by virtue of expert clinical judgement and close liaison with members of the MDT.
2. Use expertise and decision-making skills to inform clinical reasoning approaches when dealing with differentiated and undifferentiated individual presentations and complex situations, synthesising information from multiple sources to make appropriate, evidence-based judgements and/or diagnoses.
3. Initiate, evaluate and modify a range of interventions which may include prescribing medicines, therapies, lifestyle advice and care.
4. Exercise professional judgement to manage risk appropriately, especially where there may be complex and unpredictable events and supporting teams to do likewise to ensure safety of individuals, families and carers.
5. Utilise complex decision-making skills to promote high quality care in unpredictable and challenging circumstances.
6. Ensure compliance with their respective code of professional conduct and work within their scope of practice.
7. Works in conjunction with the MDT to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care.
8. Work in partnership with individuals, families and carers, using a range of assessment methods as appropriate
9. Be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy. This includes being critically aware of their limits of their own competence and professional scope of practice, including when working with complexity, risk, uncertainty and incomplete information.
10. Be responsible and accountable for their decisions, actions and omissions at this level of practice.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Statutory Professional Registration.
- MSc in Advanced Practice or recognised equivalent (as defined by Trust AP policy) or willingness to complete
- Proven evident of relevant, recent study and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Education/Mentorship/ Supervision Course
- Minor Skin Surgery Practice (Degree level) or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post qualification experience in a Dermatology or clear identification of transferrable skills based on extensive demonstrable experience in another specialty.
- Management ability and demonstrable leadership experience
- Demonstrated Comprehensive theoretical and proven clinical knowledge of dermatological related health
Desirable
- Proven evidence of involvement in change management
- Demonstrable experience in the role of self-management in chronic illness and able to assist patients to achieve this effectively
- Demonstrable experience of managing a complex caseload of patients and leading clinics autonomously
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate action.
- Ability to work with complex and diverse health informatics systems
Desirable
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Statutory Professional Registration.
- MSc in Advanced Practice or recognised equivalent (as defined by Trust AP policy) or willingness to complete
- Proven evident of relevant, recent study and continuing professional development
Desirable
- Education/Mentorship/ Supervision Course
- Minor Skin Surgery Practice (Degree level) or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post qualification experience in a Dermatology or clear identification of transferrable skills based on extensive demonstrable experience in another specialty.
- Management ability and demonstrable leadership experience
- Demonstrated Comprehensive theoretical and proven clinical knowledge of dermatological related health
Desirable
- Proven evidence of involvement in change management
- Demonstrable experience in the role of self-management in chronic illness and able to assist patients to achieve this effectively
- Demonstrable experience of managing a complex caseload of patients and leading clinics autonomously
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate action.
- Ability to work with complex and diverse health informatics systems
Desirable
- Ability to develop protocols 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.
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).
