Job summary
The post requires a nurse experienced in dermatology They will provide detailed and highly specialised knowledge and expertise in dermatology to include the phototherapy service, wound care service, patch testing and mole mapping service. The postholder will team lead the dermatology Nurses and work in close association with the Dermatology Triumvirate to maintain and progress the service to improve the primary care management of patients with expert knowledge and evidence-based practice.
For further information please contact
elizabeth.mcgovern@nhs.net Dermatology Nurse Consultant
Kathryn .wood6@nhs.net Dermatology Matron
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating plans of care for patients referred with both acute and chronic skin conditions. To provide expert nursing advice to patients and carers ensuring their needs are met by the team. To support the clinical team to do this by leading and challenging, disseminating knowledge and sharing best practice.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
This is an exciting time to join our Trust, as we work on the expansion of our theatres at Ashford Hospital and move towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment.
We hope to use this centre to create an environment of learning and to facilitate training of the next generation of our skilled NHS workforce. Our plans are ambitious - why not, come and be a part of our journey.
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with patients and carers to create individualized care plans.
Manage own caseload.
Engage with patients in various settings (clinics, telephone appointments, wards) tailored to their individual needs.
Establish and maintain effective communication and liaison with all members of the multi-
disciplinary team, ensuring seamless collaboration.
Work with neighbourhood nursing teams, GPs and primary care colleagues to foster a culture of collaborative working across organisational boundaries.
Participate actively in case discussions, and multidisciplinary team meetings to contribute your expertise and insights.
Utilise your professional judgment to intervene on behalf of patients, ensuring a patient-centric approach to care delivery.
Empower and support patients and their families in making informed decisions regarding their treatment and management. Escalate concerns within the nursing and professional structures as needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work with patients and carers to create individualized care plans.
Manage own caseload.
Engage with patients in various settings (clinics, telephone appointments, wards) tailored to their individual needs.
Establish and maintain effective communication and liaison with all members of the multi-
disciplinary team, ensuring seamless collaboration.
Work with neighbourhood nursing teams, GPs and primary care colleagues to foster a culture of collaborative working across organisational boundaries.
Participate actively in case discussions, and multidisciplinary team meetings to contribute your expertise and insights.
Utilise your professional judgment to intervene on behalf of patients, ensuring a patient-centric approach to care delivery.
Empower and support patients and their families in making informed decisions regarding their treatment and management. Escalate concerns within the nursing and professional structures as needed.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Current Dermatology Experience at senior level
- Evidence of leadership and team leading
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through clinical experience working at a senior level.
- Post graduate diploma specialist training or equivalent.
- Specialist training and/or experience to master's equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Current Dermatology Experience at senior level
- Evidence of leadership and team leading
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Current Dermatology Experience at senior level
- Evidence of leadership and team leading
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject or equivalent knowledge, skills and competency gained through clinical experience working at a senior level.
- Post graduate diploma specialist training or equivalent.
- Specialist training and/or experience to master's equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Current Dermatology Experience at senior level
- Evidence of leadership and team leading
Desirable
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
