Specialist Nurse

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a registered nurse to join the Dermatology Specialist Nursing team in NHS Tayside. The successful candidate will provide Nurse-led services and manage in-patient Dermatology Care across various locations, requiring a strong background in Dermatology. Candidates will receive support for further education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in Dermatology required.
• Knowledge in assessment and management of Leg Ulceration.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Nurse-led services and in-patient Dermatology Care.
• Work as part of the Specialist nursing team across multiple sites.
• Supervised practice to develop competence as a Specialist Nurse.

Skills

Dermatology

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the NMC Register

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join the Dermatology Specialist Nursing team in NHS Tayside. You will be involved in the delivery of a variety of Nurse-led services and in-patient Dermatology Care.

We are looking for an individual to work as part of the Specialist nursing team based in Ninewells, although you will be expected to work across more than one site. You must have experience of working in Dermatology and preferably in-depth knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of Leg Ulceration. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, as is the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and evidence of continuous professional development.

Candidates requiring further education will be supported and practice supervised to develop their competence and confidence to fulfill the duties of a Specialist Nurse across the four pillars of practice for advanced practice. It is an expectation that as a trainee you will successfully achieve the required qualifications within the first 18 to 24 months of appointment.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the NMC Register.

Informal enquiries to: Leaca Crawford, Senior Nurse ext: 34198 or email: [e-mail] or Margaret Barbour, Specialist Nurse ext: 54327 or email: [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 37hrs/week but 30 hours would be considered, Monday - Sunday.

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