An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced dermatology specialist nurse, who holds a non medical prescribing qualification, to work within a team of skilled dermatology team members atthe Northern Care Alliance.

As a band 7 specialist nurse you will be expected to deliver a high standard of evidence based clinical care to patients, and their carers working as part of the inflammatory skin disease nursing service supporting clinics at Salford and Stockport. The Stockport dermatology service is currently being delivered from an Altrincham location.

The role will involve delivering Biologics and Drug monitoring screening and follow up clinics. The post is 30 hour per week, part time and will involve working 2 days covering the Salford service and 2 days per week covering the Stockport service.

The successful candidate must also be confident to deliver education sessions to both patients and healthcare professionals. Excellent communication skills are essential for the role.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will contribute to the developments of our multi-disciplinary specialist dermatology service, and who has a commitment to continued personal development.The post holder will have a shared responsibility for leadership and management of junior staff in the specialist nursing team.

Main duties of the job

• To support the safe delivery of the nurse led inflammatory skin disease service, for patients who need to access systemic and biologic therapies.
• To work closely with all members of the multi professional team to ensure that patients receive seamless dermatology care within the Trust.
• To provide specialist advice to support the assessment, planning and implementation of patients care, and where appropriate deliver programmes of care.
• To support the Biologics patient helpline.
• To provide prescribing support to manage biologic prescriptions.
• To competently carry out specialist nursing procedures.
• To contribute to specialist education and training programmes for other staff and learners
• To contribute to team leadership and management of staff

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website: https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/trained-outside-uk/how-to-guide/

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ people representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.

We continually review our recruitment processes to ensure they are supporting us achieving an inclusive and representative team.

Person Specification

Dermatology Experience and skills

Essential

• Evidence of professional/clinical knowledge in dermatology supplemented by by specialist clinical, managerial training and CPD
• Experience caring for patients with inflammatory skin disease (eczema, psoriasis, acne, hidradenitis suppurativa)
• Experience managing dermatology patients who are being prescribed systemic and biological therapies

Essential criteria for band 7 role

Essential

• First Degree in nursing or an equivalent portfolio of evidence
• Current NMC registration - First level nurse essential
• Significant post registration plus experience within specialty at band 6
• Evidence of proactive involvement in the mentorship and development of nurses and nursing practice
• Non medical prescriber

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Lane

Salford

M6 8HD

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