Dermatology Paediatric Specialist Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bebington; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced nurse to join the paediatric dermatology service. The role involves managing a caseload of children with skin conditions, running nurse-led clinics and coordinating each patient’s pathway across Arrowe Park and St Catherine's hospitals.

Applicants should have post-registration training in paediatrics or dermatology, current NMC registration, and a teaching qualification (ENB 998 or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Post-registration training and professional updating in paediatrics or dermatology.
• Paediatric course or module or equivalent experience.
• NMC registration and teaching qualification (ENB 998) or equivalent.

Responsabilités

• Manage and maintain a caseload of paediatric dermatology patients.
• Run nurse-led clinics and coordinate patient pathways across sites.
• Carry out diagnostic tests to guide treatment choices.
• Lead on implementing and monitoring clinical guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team and families.
• Travel between Arrowe Park and St Catherine's hospitals for clinics.

Formation

Post-registration paediatric/dermatology training

ENB 998 or teaching qualification

Current NMC registration

Outils

Cerner system

Description du poste

This is a specialist nursing post in the paediatric dermatology service at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, working within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder would manage a caseload of children with skin conditions, run nurse-led clinics, carry out diagnostic tests and coordinate each patient's pathway. The role involves travelling between Arrowe Park and St Catherine's hospitals for clinics. A background in paediatrics or dermatology is essential, and the post requires NMC registration and a teaching qualification.

What the job involves

• Manage and maintain a caseload of paediatric dermatology patients
• Run nurse-led clinics
• Carry out diagnostic tests to help patients receive the most suitable treatment
• Coordinate the patient pathway and act as an advocate for patients
• Lead on implementing and monitoring adherence to relevant clinical guidelines
• Take personal responsibility for effective communication between all service providers
• Take part in multi-professional meetings, representing nursing views
• Support the multidisciplinary team in delivering care to paediatric patients and their families
• Act as a role model for advanced communication skills and expertise
• Educate families and provide evidence-based research into treatments
• Travel to Arrowe Park and St Catherine's hospitals for clinics

Qualifications

• Evidence of post-registration training and professional updating
• Additional paediatric course or module, or equivalent experience
• ENB 998 or equivalent teaching qualification

Registration & licences

• Current NMC registration

Experience

• Significant post-qualification experience in dermatology, including skin diseases
• Background in paediatrics and/or dermatology care
• Experience of teaching in formal and informal settings
• Evidence of service development and implementing change

Skills & knowledge

• Assessing, planning and managing skin conditions, including inflammatory skin disease
• Advanced clinical assessment and use of skin assessment tools to monitor disease progression
• Communicating difficult information, influencing others and building relationships across health and social care
• Analysing data, writing reports and intermediate IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
• Knowledge of the professional and NHS agenda
• Problem solving and assertiveness

Other

• Sensitivity to others' needs, respect for colleagues and commitment to teamwork
• Excellent time management

Nice to have

• Master's degree
• Clinical examination course
• Non-medical prescribing
• Knowledge of the Cerner computer system