Dermatology Practitioner

The Dermatology team

Contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:

• Delivering clinical interventions to dermatology patients in line with Chesterfield Royal Hospital's Proud to CARE values and all Trust policies and procedures.
• Upholding the upmost professionalism, compassion and empathy to all patients using the service, going the extra mile and making all patient experiences as positive as possible.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 practitioner to work within the dermatology unit for 10 months. This is to cover maternity leave.

Dermatology is a very busy department and will offer you an excellent opportunity to learn many skills both professionally and clinically.

You will be a Band 3 Practitioner or enthusiastic Band 2 who is interested in developing skills within dermatology, who is flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.

You will have the ability to demonstrate initiative and have a proactive approach to improving standards of patient care, and understand the importance of infection control issues.

Excellent oral and written communication skills together with strong interpersonal and organisational skills are essential requirements for this post.

You will be responsible for providing a high quality of care for our patients suffering from Dermatology conditions; we are looking for someone who is as committed as we are to the delivery of excellence in care.

You must be willing to participate in any training programme organised by the trust required for the dermatology unit and have a definite interest in the care of patients living with dermatological conditions.

Experience of speciality nursing for this patient group would be preferred but not a necessity.

A professional team of nursing and medical staff are willing to help you achieve your potential and will support you.

This post will require a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

Our vision:
Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.

Our mission:

To bring our people communities and partners together - providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.

As members of staff we will always be guided by our Proud to CARE values:

• COMPASSION treating everyone with kindness welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values

AMBITION

• Aspiring to be the best reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing

RESPECT

• Valuing and appreciating everyone listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
• ENCOURAGEMENT-Opportunities for all supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speakup; and getting everyone involved in our future

You will join an enthusiastic and passionate team to deliver outpatient clinical interventions to Dermatology outpatients. These interventions allow our patients to live a good quality of life as a Dermatology outpatient.

These interventions include, but are not restricted to, things such as; assisting in theatres, taking a lead role in camouflage services, being independent in dressing clinics but under supervision.

You will be good at building professional and friendly relationships with both staff and patients, improving their outpatient experience.

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