An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic nurse to be a part of our Dermatology team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and work as a specialist nurse.

You will be responsible forproviding senior clinical nursing leadership and professional development for the nursing and support workers within the clinical area. Youwill provide professional advice and support to the whole multidisciplinary team in caring for patients.

You will also be involved in developing and delivering high quality patient cantered care and work with the Divisional team to ensure this is incorporated into the business objectives.

You may be required to work across both Chelsea and West Middlesex Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high quality clinical services within the context of a clinical governance framework.

The post holder will be responsible for providing senior clinical nursing leadership and professional development for the nursing and support workers within the clinical area. They will provide professional advice and support to the whole multidisciplinary team in caring for patients.

The post holder will also provide nursing leadership for implementation and evaluation of all education, training and development of staff. They will develop, implement and evaluate policies, guidelines and protocols for the management of patients attending the clinical area in conjunction with the specialist MDT teams. They will be responsible for the interpretation of and maintaining compliance with Trust policies.

The post holder will be responsible for maintaining a suitable and safe environment for patients and staff. They will be aware of the Care Quality Commission and work with the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that they are maintained. The post holder will also be involved in developing and delivering high quality patient centered care and working with the divisional team to ensure this is incorporated within the business objectives.

The post holder will be required to work across both hospital sites on occasions.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A& E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a �30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an �80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide skilled assessment of patients including history taking, skin assessment, requesting, interpreting and acting upon appropriate tests, investigations and results in a timely manner.

Using expert and specialist clinical and theoretical knowledge in order to safely and appropriately assess and diagnose patients in their care.

To be proficient and act as a role model with the provision of direct patient care where needed in all areas of Dermatology Outpatients including Phototherapy, Daycare, assisting in Theatre during minor operation/MOHS procedures, Iontophoresis, PDT, Patch Testing, Wound care.

Act autonomously within evidence based guidelines to plan and implement individualised management plans using clinical decision making skills to manage illness for patients within the department and on the ward, and escalate any issues as required.

Contribute to the performance of diagnostic procedures for the Dermatitis Service, training nursing staff in gaining relevant competencies for Patch Testing, and overview this service.

Prescribe appropriately as a Non-Medical Prescriber within area of specialty from an agreed formulary in line with Trust Protocols and Guidelines and within own scope of professional practice. Attend regular NMP updates as required.

• Already established in Managing own case load of patients with minimal supervision on Biologics & systemic treatments for chronic inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis and dermatitis according to guidelines and under the supervision of an Advanced Nurse practitioner.

To recognize own limitations within practice and appropriately seek advice and/or refer patients to other clinicians when required.

Accept referrals from the multidisciplinary team and other disciplines, and provide specialist advice and support to colleagues within the organisation.

Be responsible for ensuring own professional registration is up to date and maintain practice within accordance of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Registered general nurse
• Degree
• Post reg qualification relevant to speciality
• Teaching / mentorship
• NMP or willing to undertake course
• Ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Working towards an ANP qualification or MSc
• Leadership training

Experience

Essential

• Extensive Dermatology experience
• Experience taking medical hx
• Evidence of teaching and assessing
• Evidence of practice development

Desirable

• Experience with HR issues
• Experience writing SOP's / guidelines

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills
• In depth knowledge of speciality
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to de-escalate difficult situations

Desirable

• Proven leadership skills

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chelsea and Westminster NHS Fdn Trust

369 Fulham Road

London

SW10 9NH

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