Advanced Dermatology Practitioner
Northampton General Hospital
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Job summary
This is a very exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practitioner to join and integrate into the existing Dermatology team at Northampton General Hospital.
You will be working as an autonomous practitioner, primarily working in Dermatology Outpatients to carry out extended roles covering various outpatient Dermatology clinics including routine advanced physical assessments of the Dermatology patient.
The post holder will provide safe and effective care through expert knowledge, critical decision making and advanced skills.
They will be responsible for independently managing care through a comprehensive assessment and physical examination of Dermatology patients who present via outpatient referrals.
The post holder will order and interpret diagnostic tests for patients presenting with a variety of Dermatological conditions and will be responsible for compiling management plans, incorporating safe non-medical prescribing practice and will work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
This is a new role, and the successful post holder will have completed an MSc in Dermatology and will also have skills in the early detection and intervention of clinical deterioration in existing medical conditions. You will be confident to identify and treat patients requiring Biologics treatment,systemic treatment and patch testing, you will carry out biopsies in clinic independently.
You will lead on tele-derma clinics. Some common examples of conditions you will see, assess and treat will include skin cancers, acne, psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, wounds, and bullous conditions.
Advanced clinical knowledge and skills are required to work as a core member of this team. You will possess evidence of clinical leadership, managing change and possess excellent communication skills with the ability to manage resources, people and situations effectively, whilst keeping a calmhead in a challenging environment.
You will also be keen to advance your skill set, as you will be prepared to complete any extra training required for the role so that you can lead on clinical procedures such as skin biopsies.
Working within your remit, as the Dermatology outpatients ASP, you will autonomously run clinics to assess patients receiving biologics and systemic treatments.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Date posted
01 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£50,952 to £57,349 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
265-5709991
Job locations
Northampton General Hospital
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BA
Employer details
Employer name
Northampton General Hospital
Address
Northampton General Hospital
Cliftonville
Northampton
NN1 5BA
Employer's website
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