Band 8a - Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the very dynamic nursing team at Kingston Hospital, an acute hospital, (awarded team of the year by the British Dermatological Nursing Group in 2022). You'll be joining a well-established, supportive team of Clinical Nurse Specialists and work closely with Consultant Dermatologists and Consultant Plastic Surgeons within the Dermatology and Plastic Surgery department. You will be responsible for providing specialist nursing care to patients with a range of dermatological conditions, including inflammatory skin conditions.

The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and have extensive experience in dermatology. You will also be an independent nurse prescriber with a strong understanding of the legal and professional issues surrounding this role.

We offer a supportive and friendly working environment, and the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a specialist area.

Please note: Interviews will be held on 25-Nov-2024.

Main duties of the job

The main duties for the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) are:

To provide specialist nursing care to patients with dermatological conditions.
To manage a patient caseload.
To prescribe medication as an independent prescriber.
To provide expert clinical, social, and psychological support to patients/carers.
To support the delivery of phototherapy.
To refer suitable patients for diagnostic tests.
To participate in the management and strategic development of the dermatology service.
To support the development of health promotion/education packages.
To establish effective working relationships with patients, families, and carers.
To support the Nurse Consultant in planning an education strategy.
To maintain a safe working environment.
To undertake research and audit.
To participate in the development and implementation of standards of care.
To comply with the Trust's policies on diversity.
To identify own training and development needs.
To maintain high standards of professional practice and competence.
To act responsibly in respect of colleagues' health, safety, and welfare.
To adhere to all Trust Policies as applicable.
To line-manage the inflammatory skin CNSs.

About us

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance.-Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.-HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

Trust Values

- Caring

- Safe - Responsible - Value Each Other - Inspiring

On 1stNovember 2024, our name will be changing to Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. To find out more, please visit:https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/about-us/better-together-our-partnership-with-hrch/

Date posted

30 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£59,490 to £66,239 a year pa incl HCAS (15% outer) pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-6700821-GO-PB

Job locations

Kingston Hospital

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person Specification

Qialificaitons

Essential

NMC registration
Independent Prescriber

Desirable

MSc in Dermatology

Experience

Essential

Significant years of experience in Dermatology
Evidence of continuous post-specialist updating
Leadership experience

Desirable

Understanding of research and audit methodology

Skills

Essential

Monitoring patients undertaking systemic therapy for inflammatory skin conditions
Patients' education and support in managing chronic skin conditions

Desirable

Independently managing a caseload of patients with inflammatory skin conditions
Working within a multidisciplinary team

Person Specification

Qialificaitons

Essential

NMC registration
Independent Prescriber

Desirable

MSc in Dermatology

Experience

Essential

Significant years of experience in Dermatology
Evidence of continuous post-specialist updating
Leadership experience

Desirable

Understanding of research and audit methodology

Skills

Essential

Monitoring patients undertaking systemic therapy for inflammatory skin conditions
Patients' education and support in managing chronic skin conditions

Desirable

Independently managing a caseload of patients with inflammatory skin conditions
Working within a multidisciplinary team

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.