Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology

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Job summary

Are you a dynamic, forward thinking band 6 Dermatology nurse or band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist?

The South Essex Dermatology Service, based at Basildon Hospital is looking for a nurse to undertake nurse led clinics and surgery across several sites, including Southend and Broomfield Hospitals, and our various satellite clinics covering the South of Essex.

Your will also be responsible for the day to day management of the Dermatology service and staff along with the current band 7 nurses, acting as a senior nurse in charge and working, on occasions, at both the Basildon and Southend Hospital sites and any of the outreach sites.

Main duties of the job

In your role you will ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers, that due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of all users of the service, and oversee and work with all members of the Dermatology nursing team and clinical colleagues, and other members of the multi disciplinary team, to ensure that best practice is provided and maintained. You will be a specialist resource for colleagues, and will run your own clinics, managing your own workload as required.

You will liaise with appropriate departments to ensure that adequate levels of supplies are maintained, all users of the service to facilitate a seamless approach to patient care and work with clerical staff to ensure efficient effective management of clinics..

You will also be responsible for staff management duties including appraisals, sickness management and performance management as required, alongside the existing band 7 nurses.

Report to the Matron on all aspects of clinical activities, including significant changes affecting provisions of nursing care.

This role will include cross-site travel, therefore a willingness and ability to travel between sites is essential, as is flexibility at short notice.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

What we Offer:

  • Strong team ethos
  • NHS salary structure and pension
  • 27 days holiday plus days off for bank holidays worked
  • Maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Childcare vouchers
  • Wide range of LGBTI+ initiatives
  • Health service discounts and online benefits
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Discounts on public transport
  • Disability Confident Reasonable adjustments

Details

Date posted

13 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

390-DERM-BR-0253-A

Job locations

Basildon

Nether Mayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Come join our inclusive an supportive team in the South Essex Dermatology Service.

For any further details please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Come join our inclusive an supportive team in the South Essex Dermatology Service.

For any further details please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • 12 months experience in dermatology at band 6
  • Qualification in minor skin surgery
  • Recognised Phototherapy course

Desirable

  • Experience in Biologic therapies
  • Experience in staff management
  • Experience with Appraisals
  • Non-Medical Prescriber

Travel and Flexibility

Essential

  • Car owner/driver
  • Willingness and ability to travel to all sites at short notice
  • Flexibility to cover for senior colleagues at short notice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • 12 months experience in dermatology at band 6
  • Qualification in minor skin surgery
  • Recognised Phototherapy course

Desirable

  • Experience in Biologic therapies
  • Experience in staff management
  • Experience with Appraisals
  • Non-Medical Prescriber

Travel and Flexibility

Essential

  • Car owner/driver
  • Willingness and ability to travel to all sites at short notice
  • Flexibility to cover for senior colleagues at short notice

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nether Mayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nether Mayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Charlotte Leeman

Charlotte.leeman@nhs.net

01268598887

Details

Date posted

13 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

390-DERM-BR-0253-A

Job locations

Basildon

Nether Mayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


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