Job summary
The Clinical Nurse Specialist
is an experienced registered nurse with specialist skills to assess and treat
dermatology patients and manage the clinical environment, in
liaison with the management and consultant team. The nurse will act as an
autonomous practitioner in forming clinical decisions and complex management
plans in the assessment and treatment of patients. In conjunction with senior
nursing and consultant staff formulate the development of clinical guidance
for all aspects of clinical practice within the clinical speciality. The post
holder will work closely with the interdisciplinary team and collaborate with
colleagues to ensure that high quality patient care is maintained.
Main duties of the job
Nurse Led follow up clinics
- Provide advice and guidance to follow up patients
- Managing NHS patients in the Private sector helping in the reduction of NHS waiting lists.
- Work independently managing own workload for dermatology clinics for breaking bad news at diagnosis, general dermatology follow up clinics.
- Work closely with Consultants on follow up appointments.
About us
HealthHarmonie
Ltd is a fast paced, growing organisation that operates in the Healthcare
sector based in the vibrant city centre of Birmingham. Established in 2003
HealthHarmonie has grown with the ever-changing healthcare industry and the
access to NHS services that patients have today. HealthHarmonie Ltd work in
partnership with a number of NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups nationwide to
provide patients with access to community services closer to their home,
these include; Diagnostic Ultrasound, Ophthalmology Services, diagnosis and
treatment of Dermatological conditions, Gynaecology services and the
provision of extended Minor surgery procedures.
By
joining the HealthHarmonie family you will be a part of the fundamental
infrastructure needed to deliver excellent patient care across the UK. Whether
this be joining us in a clinical role or an administration role your presence
in HealthHarmonie is vital. All of our roles require you to have an innovative
thought process, a willingness to learn new skills and the want to be in charge
of your own career by taking ownership of the role you are completing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Nurse Specialist
is an experienced registered nurse with specialist skills to assess and treat
dermatology patients and manage the clinical environment, in
liaison with the management and consultant team. The nurse will act as an
autonomous practitioner in forming clinical decisions and complex management
plans in the assessment and treatment of patients. In conjunction with senior
nursing and consultant staff formulate the development of clinical guidance
for all aspects of clinical practice within the clinical speciality. The post
holder will work closely with the interdisciplinary team and collaborate with
colleagues to ensure that high quality patient care is maintained.
Nurse Led follow up clinics
- Provide advice and guidance to follow up patients - Managing NHS patients in the Private sector helping in the reduction of NHS waiting lists. - Work independently managing own workload for dermatology clinics for breaking bad news at diagnosis, general dermatology follow up clinics. - Work closely with Consultants on follow up appointments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Nurse Specialist
is an experienced registered nurse with specialist skills to assess and treat
dermatology patients and manage the clinical environment, in
liaison with the management and consultant team. The nurse will act as an
autonomous practitioner in forming clinical decisions and complex management
plans in the assessment and treatment of patients. In conjunction with senior
nursing and consultant staff formulate the development of clinical guidance
for all aspects of clinical practice within the clinical speciality. The post
holder will work closely with the interdisciplinary team and collaborate with
colleagues to ensure that high quality patient care is maintained.
Nurse Led follow up clinics
- Provide advice and guidance to follow up patients - Managing NHS patients in the Private sector helping in the reduction of NHS waiting lists. - Work independently managing own workload for dermatology clinics for breaking bad news at diagnosis, general dermatology follow up clinics. - Work closely with Consultants on follow up appointments.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post, including specialist skills and experience in speciality.
- Experience of running own clinics.
- Experience of teaching patients and staff and others including health promotion and prevention orientation.
- Demonstrate evidence of engaging stakeholders and influencing the development and improvement of practice, patient care and service delivery.
Desirable
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of speciality with a wide range of approaches to the management of patients, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning and be able to comprehensively assess patients for risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Ability to translate and integrate evidence-based research/guidelines into the development of local pathways of care.
Qualifications
Essential
- - NMC Registration
- - Minimum 12 months NHS experience.
- - A Masters qualification/in progress or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Be an independent prescriber according to the CCGs Non-medical prescribing policy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience relevant to the post, including specialist skills and experience in speciality.
- Experience of running own clinics.
- Experience of teaching patients and staff and others including health promotion and prevention orientation.
- Demonstrate evidence of engaging stakeholders and influencing the development and improvement of practice, patient care and service delivery.
Desirable
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of speciality with a wide range of approaches to the management of patients, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning and be able to comprehensively assess patients for risk factors and early signs of illness.
- Ability to translate and integrate evidence-based research/guidelines into the development of local pathways of care.
Qualifications
Essential
- - NMC Registration
- - Minimum 12 months NHS experience.
- - A Masters qualification/in progress or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Be an independent prescriber according to the CCGs Non-medical prescribing policy
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).
