Job summary
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology
The Dermatology nursing team at Barnet and Chase farm, is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Band 6 CNS, to join our friendly and established team. Multidisciplinary team working is key, and you will be working alongside, the existing clinical nurse specialists and the medical team.
The ideal candidate will already be working at Band 6 level or above and possess a high level of knowledge and expertise within the speciality of dermatology. Previous experience working in Dermatology is fundamental to this role, to facilitate a range of dermatology nurse led clinics, including:
phototherapy
keloid and alopecia intralesional injections
patch testing
photodynamic therapy
systemic drug monitoring
As a CNS you will be expected to assess the psychological burden of skin disease, through various models and scoring systems. In addition to this, the role of the dermatology CNS is educating the patient and their families, to better manage their skin condition. Therefore, the ideal candidate will possess effective communication and interpersonal skills to enable them to achieve this in a sensitive manner.
Please kindly note, that this is a 9-month fixed term post.
Main duties of the job
Patient Education
Attending MDTS where applicable
Willingness to work cross site
Flexible and adaptable dependant on service needs
Ability to work safely under pressure
Ability to independently manage a cohort of patients
Candidate must be able to prioritise tasks, and be a highly organised individual
Provide support and teaching to junior colleagues
Work within their own limitations and seek appropriate expertise when required
Liaise and work closely with members of the Multidisciplinary team, cross site and with affiliated hospitals
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Undergraduate degree
- Masters' degree or willing to work towards
- Dermatology related course or a willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Advanced assessment skills or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Post Registration experience of nursing patients with Dermatological conditions
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring and managing junior staff and students
- Experience of developing innovative practice and managing change
- Experience of autonomous practice
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of audit and research
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Expert specialist skills and knowledge of managing patients with dermatological conditions
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to Dermatology
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise, work to deadlines and self motivate
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Be a positive role model with evidence on-going professional development
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery
- Self-awareness
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse
- Undergraduate degree
- Masters' degree or willing to work towards
- Dermatology related course or a willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Advanced assessment skills or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Post Registration experience of nursing patients with Dermatological conditions
Desirable
- Experience of mentoring and managing junior staff and students
- Experience of developing innovative practice and managing change
- Experience of autonomous practice
- Experience of teaching
- Experience of audit and research
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Expert specialist skills and knowledge of managing patients with dermatological conditions
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to Dermatology
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Skilled in use of computer/keyboard
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise, work to deadlines and self motivate
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with multi professional teams
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential
- Be a positive role model with evidence on-going professional development
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
- Diplomatic and calm
- To be flexible and approachable
- Commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery
- Self-awareness
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
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).
