Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) to join our Dermatology team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a newly developed, innovative service that will lead the transformation of systemic therapies care pathways for dermatology patients.You will have autonomy to run your own nurse-led clinics and play a pivotal role in supporting our Systemic Therapies Drug Monitoring Clinic, working closely with medical, nursing, and management teams.
This post will be central to ensuring that our services meet national best practice guidelines, improve patient outcomes, and support the sustainability of dermatology care through modernised, nurse-led models.
Main duties of the job
o Independently assess, diagnose and manage patients receiving systemic therapies for dermatological conditions.o Lead nurse-led clinics and develop complex management plans based on advanced clinical reasoning.o Line manage DTU ward manager and provide support in running the DTU serviceo Collaborate with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective delivery of care.o Support the creation of a structured and consistent patient pathway for systemic therapies.o Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and quality standards.o Initiate and participate in service development, clinical audit, and research activities.o Communicate effectively with patients, families, and carers, including the delivery of complex and sensitive information.o Maintain high standards of documentation and comply with GDPR and Trust information governance policies.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nursing or other relevant healthcare professions
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/equivalent
- Non-medical prescribing
- Certificated speciality courses
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing and running clinics
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post
- Specialist skills and experience in the speciality
- Clinical leadership at a senior level in an acute setting including people, financial and change management
- Experience of managing investigations and resolving complaints
Desirable
- Developed a network of clinical and academic contacts across the system
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Analyse national policy to implement local policy and processes.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the speciality with a wide range of approaches to the management of complex patients
- Critically appraise research outcomes and translate into practice and care pathways across the MDT as appropriate
- Ability to organise self and others through effective self-management, delegation and allocation of activities.
- Ability to lead a team of healthcare professionals.
- Ability to promote the contribution and impact of advanced level nursing across the organisation and wider healthcare system.
- Ability to produce written material that persuades, informs and advises.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nursing or other relevant healthcare professions
- MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice/equivalent
- Non-medical prescribing
- Certificated speciality courses
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing and running clinics
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post
- Specialist skills and experience in the speciality
- Clinical leadership at a senior level in an acute setting including people, financial and change management
- Experience of managing investigations and resolving complaints
Desirable
- Developed a network of clinical and academic contacts across the system
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Analyse national policy to implement local policy and processes.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the speciality with a wide range of approaches to the management of complex patients
- Critically appraise research outcomes and translate into practice and care pathways across the MDT as appropriate
- Ability to organise self and others through effective self-management, delegation and allocation of activities.
- Ability to lead a team of healthcare professionals.
- Ability to promote the contribution and impact of advanced level nursing across the organisation and wider healthcare system.
- Ability to produce written material that persuades, informs and advises.
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).
