Job summary
Modality LLP is a
large-scale provider of NHS Outpatient Services, renowned for its innovative
approach to delivering efficient pathways for patients requiring specialist
care, leading to high quality patient outcomes. We work in partnership with a
number of hospitals across the country to collaboratively redesign outpatient
services with more care being delivered in community settings.
As one of the
UKs largest providers of community-based Dermatology services, Modality LLP is
looking to expand our existing team through the recruitment of experienced
dermatology nurses and therefore support future growth of our community
dermatology services.
We are seeking dedicated
postholders to join our team and who can display our CARE values: Commitment,
Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
This job is suitable for
individuals have a passion for working in an agile manner ensuring a
high-quality service is provided. The postholder(s) will be committed to undertake
any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of their own
competence.
As an employee with us you can benefit from
Enrolment to the NHS pension scheme
Annual leave minimum 27 days, plus 8
days bank holiday pro rata
Employee discounts and benefits
scheme
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Education and career pathways
Family friendly policies
Flexible working
Wellbeing support
If you are interested in joining us,
please read on
Main duties of the job
Our community
dermatology service manages a wide-range of dermatological conditions that
would otherwise be referred to secondary care. Our team of consultants, GPwERs
and specialist nurses are able to provide patients with rapid access to
specialist opinion from a choice of clinic locations across Sandwell and
Birmingham. This role will support the continued growth of the service enable
the service to offer access to a wider range of treatments within primary care
and the community setting.
We strive to
deliver exceptional standards of care within the community setting where
patients are seen within 3 months from referral and referring GPs can access
timely advice and guidance. Our service also incorporates a regular
consultant-led MDT which ensures that our clinicians are supported to
continuously develop. The ability to
travel between clinic locations will be essential.
About us
Modality LLP is a provider of NHS community outpatient services within a number of regions across the UK.
Our service offer and expertise include:
- Over 15 years of experience of delivering community outpatient services
- Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers
- A diverse clinical workforce of consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals
- Delivery of over 120,000 patient consultations per year
- Delivery of 1st consultations within a maximum of 4 weeks from referral from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week
Modality LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all our potential applicants in line with the Equality Act, 2010.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD
detailing the core responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for
developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways
If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge,
we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded
people.
Please note Modality LLP reserves the
right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we will
be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage
individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be
undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are
mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a
mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their
right to work in the UK at the interview stage
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one
must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD
detailing the core responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for
developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways
If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge,
we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded
people.
Please note Modality LLP reserves the
right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we will
be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage
individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be
undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are
mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a
mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their
right to work in the UK at the interview stage
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one
must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered general nurse
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience
- A strong understanding of multi- disciplinary and/or multi agency working within a community setting.
- Competence in individual caseload management and able to prioritise own work
- Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial issues affecting patients with chronic illness
Desirable
- Experience of working within a dermatology setting
- Experience of working within a similar environment within primary/secondary care
Personal qualities
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to be flexible with working hours to meet the needs of the service
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between service locations.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision
- Exercises tact and discretion at all times
- Demonstrates initiative to handle any unforeseen events during a shift
- Demonstrates flexibility towards new working practices and towards working hours
Skills
Essential
- Risk management awareness and able to assess clinical risk.
- Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues views and attitudes when necessary.
- Able assess a situation, set priorities and problem solve quickly and effectively.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
- Highly organised individual who is able to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
- Ability to carry out patient assessments or treatments with moderate physical effort
Desirable
- Experience of supervising and managing clinical teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered general nurse
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years post registration experience
- A strong understanding of multi- disciplinary and/or multi agency working within a community setting.
- Competence in individual caseload management and able to prioritise own work
- Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial issues affecting patients with chronic illness
Desirable
- Experience of working within a dermatology setting
- Experience of working within a similar environment within primary/secondary care
Personal qualities
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to be flexible with working hours to meet the needs of the service
- Full driving licence and the ability to travel between service locations.
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision
- Exercises tact and discretion at all times
- Demonstrates initiative to handle any unforeseen events during a shift
- Demonstrates flexibility towards new working practices and towards working hours
Skills
Essential
- Risk management awareness and able to assess clinical risk.
- Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues views and attitudes when necessary.
- Able assess a situation, set priorities and problem solve quickly and effectively.
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
- Highly organised individual who is able to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
- Ability to carry out patient assessments or treatments with moderate physical effort
Desirable
- Experience of supervising and managing clinical teams
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
