Dermatology Specialist Nurse - Chronic Disease Management

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available in our Dermatology Department for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 7 Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist (Chronic Disease Management).

The successful candidate will be required to work independently within a broad occupational framework.

The post holder will be expected to be an effective clinical leader and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to identify new areas of potential development for nurse led services for patients with chronic disease.

Responsibilities will include the management and delivery of direct clinical care to patients, this will include; review, assessment, provision of education, advice, emotional and psychological support and counselling regarding range of treatment options. In additon the successful applicant will play an integral role in facilitating the Homecare Biologics care pathway and should possess the non-medical prescribing qualification (V300).

In undertaking this role, the post holder will ensure compliance with Trust clinical frameworks and essence of care, to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care to patients and support team members to embrace best practice and new models of working.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical and professional leadership and expertise in the specialityof dermatology, fostering a culture of continuous learning within each of theclinical areas.

Provides advice and guidance to other external healthcare providers, GP's, Community services and other healthcare professionals (advice line)

in consultation with the Consultant Team, develop, initiate and facilitate

clinical care pathways for patients suffering with Chronic Disease,

establishing and promoting clinical excellence through using evidence basedpractice.

Following the development of Chronic Disease services, ensure that staff personal development portfolios are maintained and that appropriate adviceis given to the Matron and the Divisional Management Team to develop theDivisions Training Plan.

Working with the Matron, Divisional HR support, to ensure that appropriate mechanisms for the recording, monitoring, and management of attendance rein place in accordance with the Trust's policies and procedures.

In line with the Chief Nursing Officer's 10 Key Roles and in accordance with the Trust Policy for Nurse Prescribing to prescribe from an agreed formulary.

Responsiblility for the establishment and maintenance of specialist nurse led follow up clinics, providing advice, education and support for patientspresenting with Dermatological disease.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens this year and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH . If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continue your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three strategic objectives:

1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Third Floor Sheldon Block , City Hospital , Dudley Road

Birmingham

B18 7QH

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

Third Floor Sheldon Block , City Hospital , Dudley Road

Birmingham

B18 7QH

Employer's website

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

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