Clinical Nurse Specialist (XR06)

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist (2 Year Fixed Term)

Reports to: Dermatology CNS Team Leader

Accountable to: Matron

Band: 6 Full Time

CSU Directorate: Chapel Allerton CSU

Unit/Department: Dermatology

Location Chapel Allerton Hospital

2. JOB PURPOSE

An exciting opportunity to join a Dermatology Specialist Nursing Team has become available. The successful candidate will work alongside an existing and well established team of Specialist Nurses delivering high quality care and actively taking a role in service development.

Medical dermatology is a rapidly growing service and the role of the Biologics and Systemic CNS Team is to support and offer guidance to patients with Chronic Skin Disease. As a team we are responsible for the initiation and on-going monitoring of patients who are diagnosed with a chronic auto-immune skin condition which include Psoriasis Eczema and Hidradenitis Suppurativa. The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist is to counsel and monitor tolerability and efficacy of immune mediating drug therapies. The purpose of which will ensure safety and best practice for this cohort of patients whilst demonstrating effective use of NHS resources.

As the service continues to expand with the emergence of novel therapies we require a new recruit to help with our current cohort of patients but someone who will also help to lead on developing a nurse led service to provide specialist advice and care for patients diagnosed with Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

Applications are invited from Dermatology Naïve nurses this is a training opportunity and full support will be given to the right candidate, the right candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm and an openness to learn.

Throughout the 2 year fixed term it will be important to perform local Audits to demonstrate Clinical Effectiveness. After 12 months the successful candidate would be offered the opportunity to enrol on a Non-medical Prescribers Course which will provide a substantial base for developing autonomous practice within the speciality of Dermatology.

The post holder will, with support, be responsible for the prescription management of targeted therapies within Dermatology services seeking advice from an experienced team of Clinical Nurse Specialists where necessary. The post holder will provide specialist nursing care and advice to a specific patient group and will contribute to the development of the speciality service.

The post holder will carry the responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

The jobholder will ensure cost effective use of resources.

3. JOB DIMENSIONS

The post holder will participate in Nurse Led Clinics following agreed templates and protocols.

The post holder will

co-ordinate receive and process prescription requests from individual homecare providers following local standard operating procedure

engage in a number of Nurse Led clinics under the direct supervision of a CNS until Knowledge skills and confidence is established

liaise with medical and nursing team any changes in patient conditions which may be contraindicated with receiving chosen targeted therapy with the support from the CNS team when this exceeds limitations of their role

review most recent blood results in accordance to Local Dermatology Guidelines for chosen targeted therapy seek advice from CNS team where required

answer dermatology queries from the advice line within the limits of their role and signpost where necessary

co-ordinate answering queries from the dermatology prescription management email account, delegating queries to prescription support team where appropriate, liaising with CNS and medical team where necessary

support data collection and data entry for audit purposes of prescription management

attendance of service review meetings and carry out any actions identified

work in collaboration with pharmacy team to provide a positive, safe and effective service

4. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Qualifications

Registered Adult Nurse (Level 1 or 2) with at least 1 year post registration experience which ideally is within a relevant speciality (dermatology experience is desirable but not essential)

Training

Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff.

Willing to undergo relevant training as necessary.

Skills

Competent in written and verbal communication skills.

Competent in the use of information technology.

Able to organise and prioritise workload.

Understand the skills and knowledge required to develop team members.

Knowledge

Current issues in healthcare.

Standards of Professional Practice.

Personal Attributes

Ability to work as part of a team.

Committed to working with people.

Demonstrates a commitment to personal development.

Compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated.

Flexible and adaptable.

Professional and patient focussed.

Courageous

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse (L1 or 2) with at least 1 year post-registration

Desirable

• Experience in relevant speciality (Dermatology experience desirable but not essential)

Experience

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to staff
• Willing to undergo relevant training as necessary
• Knowledge of current issues in healthcare

Skills & behaviours

Essential

• Competent in written and verbal communication skills
• Competent in the use of IT
• Able to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to work as part of a team

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address

Chapel Allerton Hospital

Chapeltown Road

Leeds

LS74SA

Employer's website

https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)