Job summary
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) in Dermatology will use their specialist knowledge, skills and experience in providing Dermatology care to undifferentiated patients attending the Dermatology department.
They will work as a self-directed independent practitioner managing a defined caseload of patients with complex needs for New appointments, regular follow-up care and treatment, providing care which focuses on enabling patients to optimise their health within the limitations of an acute and chronic skin disease.
The ACP will inform the strategic direction of the Dermatology Service regarding the continued development of practitioner and nurse led Dermatology care. They will coordinate effective communication across the multi professional team, between departments and the community. The ACP will provide specialist education and development for nursing staff and MDT colleagues through education programmes, individual development programmes and clinical supervision.
Main duties of the job
- Research, compile and agree protocols, guidelines and care pathways with the multi-disciplinary team for the nurse-led clinics and services.
- Diagnose, discharge or refer independently, managing own caseload of patients, working to agreed dermatology guidelines, prescribing as an independent and supplementary nurse prescriber.
- Support the dermatology nurse service (phototherapy, nurse prescribing and nurse led clinics).
- To ensure that work patterns reflect workload demand.
- Anticipate change in practice and a pro-active approach to its management.
The ACP will support the MDT to complete competency-based training programmes appropriate to their level. The ACP promotes excellence in practice through the integration of expert clinical practice, education, consultancy, acting as a resource, developing practice and commitment to research and audit.
This post is subject to banding.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Health Care Practitioner supplemented by Significant post registration experience and specialist knowledge of Dermatology
- Accredited Advanced Practice MSc or ANP MSc with accreditation via the NHSe supported e portfolio route or willingness to complete supported e portfolio of professional development which evidences an advanced level of clinical practice with Evidence of mapping to the NHSe Multi-professional framework for pillars of practice
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (where legally permitted)
- Portfolio demonstrating continued professional development.
- Teaching qualification or equivalent level of experience
- Leadership qualification or experience
- Health promotion qualification or experience
- Minor Skin Surgery Practice (Degree level) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in Dermatology including providing Dermatology treatment support, case.
- Experience of managing a complex case load of patients and leading clinics
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
- Experience of undertaking audit and research
- Experience of writing and implementing protocols and guidelines and leading on service development
- Experience of working as a Non-Medical Prescriber
- Experience of implementing and providing health promotion
- Experience of delivering education and teaching in relation to Dermatology
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Comprehensive theoretical and clinical knowledge of Dermatological related health
- Ability to undertake comprehensive history taking
- Ability to undertake physical examinations and assessments
- Ability to carry out diagnostic skin biopsy and skin cancer treatments under local anaesthetic, as well as curettage and cautery, punch biopsy and incisional biopsies
- A commitment to work within an advanced role embracing 'freedom to act' within scope of practice
- Ability to independently assess patients, interpret clinical findings, diagnose and implement appropriate treatment for Dermatology conditions within own competency and refer to physicians as appropriate
- Experience in the role of self-management in chronic illness and able to assist patients to achieve this effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage competing priorities and an unpredictable workload
- Ability to communicate bad news with sensitivity and clinical knowledge
- Ability to act as a resource (knowledge and expertise) at all levels within and externally to the organisation
- Ability to critically analyse research and apply the findings to the practice setting
- Ability to lead clinical audit and research
- Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention skills and able to advise patients in these matters
- Commitment to practice development
- Commitment to own self-development
- Excellent time management skills, including punctuality
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage demanding and sensitive circumstances
- Ability to lead a clinical team in the absence of the consultant team leader
- Contribute and participate in multi-professional research
- Well-developed presentation skills
- Computer literate
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered Health Care Practitioner supplemented by Significant post registration experience and specialist knowledge of Dermatology
- Accredited Advanced Practice MSc or ANP MSc with accreditation via the NHSe supported e portfolio route or willingness to complete supported e portfolio of professional development which evidences an advanced level of clinical practice with Evidence of mapping to the NHSe Multi-professional framework for pillars of practice
- Independent Non-Medical Prescribing (where legally permitted)
- Portfolio demonstrating continued professional development.
- Teaching qualification or equivalent level of experience
- Leadership qualification or experience
- Health promotion qualification or experience
- Minor Skin Surgery Practice (Degree level) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in Dermatology including providing Dermatology treatment support, case.
- Experience of managing a complex case load of patients and leading clinics
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
- Experience of undertaking audit and research
- Experience of writing and implementing protocols and guidelines and leading on service development
- Experience of working as a Non-Medical Prescriber
- Experience of implementing and providing health promotion
- Experience of delivering education and teaching in relation to Dermatology
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Comprehensive theoretical and clinical knowledge of Dermatological related health
- Ability to undertake comprehensive history taking
- Ability to undertake physical examinations and assessments
- Ability to carry out diagnostic skin biopsy and skin cancer treatments under local anaesthetic, as well as curettage and cautery, punch biopsy and incisional biopsies
- A commitment to work within an advanced role embracing 'freedom to act' within scope of practice
- Ability to independently assess patients, interpret clinical findings, diagnose and implement appropriate treatment for Dermatology conditions within own competency and refer to physicians as appropriate
- Experience in the role of self-management in chronic illness and able to assist patients to achieve this effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage competing priorities and an unpredictable workload
- Ability to communicate bad news with sensitivity and clinical knowledge
- Ability to act as a resource (knowledge and expertise) at all levels within and externally to the organisation
- Ability to critically analyse research and apply the findings to the practice setting
- Ability to lead clinical audit and research
- Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention skills and able to advise patients in these matters
- Commitment to practice development
- Commitment to own self-development
- Excellent time management skills, including punctuality
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to manage demanding and sensitive circumstances
- Ability to lead a clinical team in the absence of the consultant team leader
- Contribute and participate in multi-professional research
- Well-developed presentation skills
- Computer literate
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).
