Job summary
Paediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology
The Dermatology nursing team at the Royal Free Site, is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Band 6 Paediatric 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 Paediatric Dermatology nurse led clinics.
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 Paediatric 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.
Main duties of the job
The Specialist Nurse will be required:
o To liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team.
To advise and support colleagues in the delivery of specialised patient care across professional boundaries.
o To undertake various nurse led services; ensuring excellent standards of nursing care to patients.
o To work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care, appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
o To contribute to the facilitation of the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for Dermatology patients.
o To participate in the development of staff within the multidisciplinary team providing support, advice, formal and informal education.
o To assist in the research and audit process.
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- o RGN Adults (NMC) o First degree o Further relevant training in Dermatology o Mentorship qualification o Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- o Second degree. o Masters in relevant topic. o Other relevant qualifications to this role (must state which field)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Negotiation and Facilitation skills. IT skills e.g. EPR including spread sheets and databases, data collection and monitoring. Ability to work closely with MDT to promote best practice in the care of Dermatology patients. Ability to work autonomously to deliver to tight deadlines. Ability to lead audit in the community as part of the wider clinical governance framework. Ability to present complex clinical information in a way that is understandable to a range of staff. Knowledge of risks and governance.
Personal and Qualitites and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of team working and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates Trust values. Able to produce high standard care. Importance of a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change. Motivated to own personal development. Manages time effectively. Strong Communication skills both written and verbal
Experience
Essential
- o Minimum of 3years post Nursing qualification. o Experience of providing patient education in an individual or group setting o Providing training and development to staff from a range of backgrounds and levels o Assessing and prescribing care plans for patients with complex needs. o Proven experience of working in clinics and knowledge of Dermatology. o Demonstrate relevant knowledge gained in previous employment or elsewhere. o Knowledge of service improvements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o RGN Adults (NMC) o First degree o Further relevant training in Dermatology o Mentorship qualification o Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- o Second degree. o Masters in relevant topic. o Other relevant qualifications to this role (must state which field)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Negotiation and Facilitation skills. IT skills e.g. EPR including spread sheets and databases, data collection and monitoring. Ability to work closely with MDT to promote best practice in the care of Dermatology patients. Ability to work autonomously to deliver to tight deadlines. Ability to lead audit in the community as part of the wider clinical governance framework. Ability to present complex clinical information in a way that is understandable to a range of staff. Knowledge of risks and governance.
Personal and Qualitites and Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of team working and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates Trust values. Able to produce high standard care. Importance of a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change. Motivated to own personal development. Manages time effectively. Strong Communication skills both written and verbal
Experience
Essential
- o Minimum of 3years post Nursing qualification. o Experience of providing patient education in an individual or group setting o Providing training and development to staff from a range of backgrounds and levels o Assessing and prescribing care plans for patients with complex needs. o Proven experience of working in clinics and knowledge of Dermatology. o Demonstrate relevant knowledge gained in previous employment or elsewhere. o Knowledge of service improvements.
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).
