Specialist Nurse in Inflammatory Dermatology

Job responsibilities

Will have completed one of the national phototherapy courses and will manage the smooth running of the phototherapy unit and the nurses within that area.

Facilitates developments of new services to meet the needs of patients

Articulates the evidence base around Phototherapy changes practice accordingly

Has requisite skills and knowledge to manage a caseload of patients requiring a particular therapy and uses clinical expertise and experience to adjust treatment protocols to optimise effects and minimise adverse effects based on clinical evidence/best practice

Using advanced communication skills prepares patients for Phototherapy ie pre treatment counselling/consent, Minimal Phototoxic Dose testing independently interpreting results and initiating appropriate treatment regime

Provide expert interventions/treatments, manages related complications

Development of phototherapy Training programme, educating and developing others in theory and practice of Phototherapy ie junior nurses, medical students and doctors

Responsible for establishing and maintaining a system for calibration of all phototherapy equipment and advises on principles of metering and dosimetry for use with Phototherapy equipment

Develops and reviews information leaflets for patients in liaison with Trusts quality department, ensuring information is up to date and evidence based

Produces and reviews guidelines / protocols for Phototherapies using evidence based practice

Provides a support service to staff and patients with chronic skin disease, Cutaneous T cell Lymphoma

Order and maintain specialist supplies eg ultraviolet light tubes, Psoralens

Ensures due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients

Develop methods for identifying, maintaining and improving the quality of care through facilitation of best practice ie Adverse events forms. Monthly meetings

Develop and maintain Database

Making clinical decisions for a defined patient group

Providing a nurse led clinic service monitoring disease progress and efficacy of therapeutic drugs for management of inflammatory skin disease in accordance with NICE / MHRA guidelines (isotretinoin / biologic clinics)

Uses up to date evidence to inform decision making and best practice

Action results of specialist investigations to assist planning of patient care

Management / Education

Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing/skill mix within phototherapy unit

Management of nurse led and consultant clinics to ensure targets are met

Leads on health and safety issues/risk assessment with all UV equipment taking responsibility to ensure safe practice is adhered to

Ensures outcomes and action plans of patient complaints are implemented and monitored

Ensure compliance with trust policies and procedures

Contributes to planning, monitoring and control of resources

Manages and identifies educational training and development needs within phototherapy and facilitates the personal development of others involved in the delivery of the phototherapy service

Monitors and identifies situations where the scope of practice needs to be expanded to improve the service

Manages effective relationships with nursing and medical staff across teams to ensure that all facets of nursing care are covered

Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives, community nursing staff, other hospitals and local agencies to facilitate the smooth transfer and after care of patients

Disseminates information to individuals undertaking professional development to the team, patients and carers, inclusive of link nurse network

Develop and promote an effective and responsive clinical nursing environment

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse / Midwife
• Post-basic specialist Qualification relevant to speciality
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Recordable specialist qualification
• Independent prescribing
• ECDL

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Extensive clinical experience
• Involvement in audit

Desirable

• Participation in research
• Evidence of leading and facilitating change

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth specialist knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Teaching / assessment skills Organisation and negotiation skills
• Effective communicator
• Root Cause Analysis
• Leadership & motivation skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Evidence of audit and change management ability
• Computer literate
• Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team

Other

Essential

• Diplomatic
• Assertive and confident
• Recognition of own limitations
• Able to travel between sites
• Flexibility

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).