Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and
self-motivated Registered Nurse to join our Dermatology Systemic and Biologic
Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. This is
a new role evolved due to the growing demand and increasing case load of
Dermatology patients who are prescribed and monitored immune suppression
therapy through the Dermatology Service
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will work in a clinical role alongside the current Dermatology
Clinical Nurse Specialist team, providing efficient clinical and non-clinical
support
The post holder will participate in Nurse Led Clinics
following agreed templates and protocols.
The post holder will support and lead the Nurse Led Isotretinoin clinic
observing latest government guidelines for practitioners who prescribe
Isotretinoin. In addition to leading the Isotretinoin service you will support
and deputise the current Band 7. Duties will include assisting with the
e-roster ensuring fairness, safety and efficacy within the CNS Nursing Budget.
About us
Leeds
Medical Dermatology is a tertiary centre offer advice and guidance to other
Dermatology Centres. Excellence is demonstrated with a wide mix of skills
including Phototherapy, Patch Testing, Skin cancer, Minor Surgery, Leg Ulcer
clinics and wound care Medical Dermatology and Laser treatments.
The
Band 7 vacancy sits within the medical dermatology service providing systemic
and Biologic therapies for patients with Chronic auto immune inflammatory skin
disease
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will work in a clinical role alongside the current Dermatology
Clinical Nurse Specialist team, providing efficient clinical and non-clinical
support
Prior
experience, Knowledge and skills in medical dermatology are essential.
The
successful candidate will be in possession of the non-medical prescriber
qualification with competency demonstrated in the speciality of Dermatology.
The
post holder will participate in Nurse Led Clinics following agreed templates
and protocols. The post holder will
support and lead the Nurse Led Isotretinoin clinic observing latest government
guidelines for practitioners who prescribe Isotretinoin. In addition to leading
the Isotretinoin service you will support and deputise the current Band 7.
Duties will include assisting with the e-roster ensuring fairness, safety and
efficacy within the CNS Nursing Budget.
The
successful applicant will be required to demonstrate excellent communication
skills in order to provide advice, support and information throughout the
patients care pathway. You will possess excellent leadership skills, and will
be capable of supporting junior team members as well as being able to work
independently using your own initiative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will work in a clinical role alongside the current Dermatology
Clinical Nurse Specialist team, providing efficient clinical and non-clinical
support
Prior
experience, Knowledge and skills in medical dermatology are essential.
The
successful candidate will be in possession of the non-medical prescriber
qualification with competency demonstrated in the speciality of Dermatology.
The
post holder will participate in Nurse Led Clinics following agreed templates
and protocols. The post holder will
support and lead the Nurse Led Isotretinoin clinic observing latest government
guidelines for practitioners who prescribe Isotretinoin. In addition to leading
the Isotretinoin service you will support and deputise the current Band 7.
Duties will include assisting with the e-roster ensuring fairness, safety and
efficacy within the CNS Nursing Budget.
The
successful applicant will be required to demonstrate excellent communication
skills in order to provide advice, support and information throughout the
patients care pathway. You will possess excellent leadership skills, and will
be capable of supporting junior team members as well as being able to work
independently using your own initiative.
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- communication with other healthcare professionals and carers
- communication with patients and their families
Desirable
- skills within the technique of motivational interviewing would be desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within speciality
- working within an outpatient setting
Desirable
- experience of leading a team of nurses
Other Criteria
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- post registration study
Desirable
- non-medical prescriber Qualification
Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- communication with other healthcare professionals and carers
- communication with patients and their families
Desirable
- skills within the technique of motivational interviewing would be desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within speciality
- working within an outpatient setting
Desirable
- experience of leading a team of nurses
Other Criteria
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1
- post registration study
Desirable
- non-medical prescriber Qualification
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).
