Band 6 Dermatology Nurse Specialist

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in London is seeking a dynamic Band 6 Dermatology CNS to join their team. The ideal candidate will have significant clinical experience in dermatology and be skilled in managing patients receiving Biologics. Responsibilities include patient management and working within a multidisciplinary team. Competitive salary offers range between £46,419 and £55,046 per year.

Qualifications

• Significant post registration clinical experience.
• Experience of delivering Biologics.
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise, and work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients receiving Dermatology treatments.
• Provide advice and support from diagnosis through to aftercare.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of Biologics

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse

Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification

Advanced assessment skills

Job description

The Dermatology nursing team at the Royal Free Site, is seeking to recruit a dynamic and highly motivated Band 6 Dermatology CNS with special emphasis on Biologics , to join our friendly and established team. Multidisciplinary team working is key, and you will be working alongside, the existing clinical nurse specialists and the medical team.

The ideal candidate will already be working at Band 6 level or above and possess a high level of knowledge and expertise within the speciality of dermatology. Previous experience working in Dermatology is fundamental to this role, to facilitate a range of Dermatology nurse led clinics.

As a CNS you will be expected to assess the psychological burden of skin disease, through various models and scoring systems. In addition to this, the role of the Dermatology CNS is educating the patient and their families, to better manage their skin condition. Therefore, the ideal candidate will possess effective communication and interpersonal skills to enable them to achieve this in a sensitive manner.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be able to manage patients receiving Dermatology treatments for chronic skin disease, systemic therapy, biologics and investigations required to assess those patients. Will be involved with providing advice, support, and information from the time of diagnosis and throughout the patients care pathway from consultation, treatment, and aftercare. This will involve assessing, initiating treatments and reviewing patients in nurse led clinics and in consultant clinics.

They will be the first point of contact for all patients on a biologic. They will work as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a seamless service for patients, carers and staff. An important part of their role will involve supporting the Principle Investigator in the departments research studies, working closely with the research departments and reviewing patients according to their research protocols. The successful candidate will be supported with the relevant education and training.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the topFor more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk

Job responsibilities

Please see detailed job description and person specification attached to the advert to view the main responsibilities of this post.

Person Specification

Experience

• Significant post registration clinical experience
• Experience of participating in audits
• Experience of working alongside multi-disciplinary teams and other disciplines
• Experience of liaising with a wide range of healthcare professional, social services and other organisations such as the independent Care Sector
• Significant post registration clinical experience within dermatology
• Experience of delivering Biologics

Education and qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
• Advances assessment skills or willing to work towards
• Ability to organise own schedule and working under pressure
• Expert specialist skills and knowledge of managing patients with Dermatological conditions conditions
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise, work to deadlines and self-motivated
• Expert specialist skill in Biologics
• Experience of running nurse led clinics

Aptitude and skills

• Work well both as an individual and as part of a team, always acting in a professional manner
• Self motivated, proactive and innovative
• Be able to maintain judgement when under pressure or in highly distressing/emotive situations
• Demonstrative assertive qualities and diplomacy
• Organisational and time management skills
• Clinical assessment skills, history taking skills and decision making

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.

£46,419 to £55,046 a yearPer annum inclusive of HCAS ( Pro Rata )