Job summary
This is an exciting new role for an experienced Dermatology Band 7 Nurse to join our dynamic team.
.We are a friendly team of doctors and nurses, with many Nurse-Led-Services. These include, phototherapy, patch testing, systemics
The nurses are well supported by the doctors, which is important when working in a small team.
Main duties of the job
To provide highly specialised care in long term skin disease management clinics.
To manage a caseload of patients and to ensure that patients and families are fully informed and supported.
Demonstrate in depth knowledge and competence in all aspects of Dermatology.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage your own caseload of patients
To have in-depth knowledge of systemic management such as biologics
To provide expert clinical advice, when seeing patients on systemics medication.
To be an independent non-medical prescriber, or be willing to work towards it.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage your own caseload of patients
To have in-depth knowledge of systemic management such as biologics
To provide expert clinical advice, when seeing patients on systemics medication.
To be an independent non-medical prescriber, or be willing to work towards it.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Dermatology
- Ability to work autonomously
- Line Management experience
- Ability to participate in audit and interpret the data.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to undertake additional clinical skills
- Proven abilities to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to demonstrate ability to prioritise conflicting workload and manage patient caseloads
- Leadership, accountability and communication skills
- Accurate presentation skills and attention to detail
Desirable
- leg ulcer experience
- Patch testing
- Minor operation skills / Proven cryotherapy / phototherapy clinical skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven registered Nurse Level 1
- Evidence of continuing education
- Degree +/- Masters but willing to work towards Masters
- Completed Systematic assessment / history taking modules
- Evidence of professional studies relevant to Dermatology,
- ENB 997/998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Proven Independent prescriber qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Dermatology
- Ability to work autonomously
- Line Management experience
- Ability to participate in audit and interpret the data.
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care environment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to undertake additional clinical skills
- Proven abilities to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to demonstrate ability to prioritise conflicting workload and manage patient caseloads
- Leadership, accountability and communication skills
- Accurate presentation skills and attention to detail
Desirable
- leg ulcer experience
- Patch testing
- Minor operation skills / Proven cryotherapy / phototherapy clinical skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Proven registered Nurse Level 1
- Evidence of continuing education
- Degree +/- Masters but willing to work towards Masters
- Completed Systematic assessment / history taking modules
- Evidence of professional studies relevant to Dermatology,
- ENB 997/998 or equivalent
Desirable
- Proven Independent prescriber qualification
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).
