Nurse Prescriber AestheticDermatology Service

Location: Canterbury Clinic Hours: 13 hours per weekPurpose As Nurse Practitioner you will use your developed knowledge skill and experience to provide support guidance and education regarding dermatology and aesthetics to clinical staff within The Dermatology Partnership. You will assist the Head of Nursing in ensuring the provision of high-quality care throughout TDP by participating and contributing to the review at each stage of the patient journey (consultation assessment implementation and evaluation of care) and acting to improve services where identified. Role SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Nurse Injector to join our growing team. You will deliver injectable treatments and other aesthetic / dermatology services in line with clinic standards protocols and clinical pathways ensuring best practice adherence to RCN/NMC guidelines and excellent patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the dermatology and aesthetics nursing team through research/ learning to compile and agree protocols guidelines and care pathways for nurse-led clinics and clinic services.Anticipate any key changes in best practice and provide a pro-active approach to managing and implementing this across the group.Advise the Head of Nursing / Practice Manager of any issues that may affect the provision of care/treatment of dermatology/aesthetic patients.Working within a clinic continue in an autonomous manner using an evidence-based approach to clinical practice and manage patients in conjunction with specialist clinicians.Assist in the creation of a robust in-house training and development programme for nursing / care staff where patient safety and treatment needs remain paramount Engage and partake in responsibility for the development of competency based assessments in a range of dermatology and aesthetics skills undertaken by nursing staff within the GroupActively participate in driving standards to meet and where possible exceed CQC Regulation and StandardsPrioritise Patient Safety through active review and implementation of excellent Infection Prevention and Control standards within TDP clinics identifying areas of improvement and implementing measures to meet high quality standardsClinical ResponsibilitiesAssisting Dermatologists and Surgeons with a range of specialised procedures such as general dermatology and skin care surgeryEnsure compliance with relevant NICE Guidelines BDNG Competencies and NMC CodeEnsure compliance with Clinical Policies and ProceduresAssist and chaperone patients whilst clinical examinations/procedures are being undertakenProvide high standards of care in various clinics including delivery of injectablesClinical supervision of junior staffLiaise with other Clinics to share best practice and identify better ways of working in line with Company standardsEducate staff and each patient on how to protect their skin prevent illnesses and care for skin diseases/conditions at homeEmbrace new technology and practice to support in the provision of out-standing patient careWork with the Head of Nursing to audit and develop nurse-led follow-up servicesProfessional and Personal ResponsibilitiesAct as role model and promote excellence in nursing practice as well as promoting professional and clinical nursing skills within the Group.Be responsible for working within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all company guidelines.Maintain and respect patient confidentiality.Work in accordance with local and national guidelines from NICE & BAD.Maintain an expert level of competence and continue with your own personal and professional development through relevant professional and academic study.Maintain accurate and up to date medical and nursing notes in accordance with Company Policy and NMC guidelines.Actively participate in your appraisal and in the development of a personal development review (PDR).Undertaking relevant mandatory training when stipulatedSupport the patient throughout their visit ensuring safe and effective care from start to finishEnsure patients and carers have received sufficient and relevant verbal and written informationAct as patient advocate and strive for high levels of patient satisfactionPromoting high standards of clinical care to all our patientsSupervise and demonstrate procedures to junior staff qualified and unqualifiedAssist in the mentoring and teaching of student nurses bank nurses and HCAs within the ClinicParticipate in multidisciplinary team care and contribute actively towards its successful managementProvide strong visible and accessible leadership and management for your staffSystems and EquipmentRecord biographical details of individuals in manual and computerised recordsMaintain general tidiness and cleanliness of the departmentPrepare clinical area and department prior to start of any clinic undertaken and support the Clinic as a whole in this provision if required to ensure a smooth service.Clinical GovernanceEnsure awareness and adherence to TDP policies demonstrating this through role modelling and in response to poor audit resultsConsistently maintain and demonstrate excellent Health and Safety standards in accordance with TDP PolicyChallenge poor infection prevention and control practices of others and report any breaches using appropriate Trust mechanisms (e.g. incident reporting policy)Ensure support and action in relation to Clinical Governance measures. Audit Act and Review to ensure adherence to requirements and implement measures aimed to prevent reoccurrenceDisposal of clinical waste in line with Health and Safety guidelinesUndertake clinical incident reporting as per TDP Incident PolicyAlways maintain patient confidentiality adhering to GDPR requirementsParticipate in the undertaking of clinical audit to evaluate services and identify / implement improvements as necessaryActively promote a positive culture of equality and diversity with all staff patients visitors and external bodiesAdditional DutiesThis job description is intended to be a guide and will be subject to review/change. Changes made following consultation with the post holder. CANDIDATE PROFILE Academic/Vocational QualificationsRegistered Nurse level 1NMC RegisteredTeaching qualification or equivalent level of experienceNon-Medical PrescribingExperience inDermatology including providing dermatology treatment and aestheticsManaging a case load of patients and nurse-delivered clinicsWorking as part of a multi-professional teamUndertaking audits and researchWriting and implementing protocols and guidelinesWorking as a Non-Medical PrescriberImplementing and providing health promotionSkills and QualitiesComprehensive theoretical and clinical knowledge of Dermatological related healthA commitment to work within an advanced role embracing freedom to act within scope of practiceExcellent written and verbal communicationAbility to work efficiently under pressure manage competing priorities and an unpredictable workloadAbility to lead a clinical team in the absence of the Lead NurseAbility to act as a resource (knowledge and expertise) at all levels within and externally to the organisationAbility to critically analyse research and apply the findings to the practice settingAbility to lead clinical audit and implement changeExperience of clinic management and an understanding of pertinent human resource issuesCommitment to practice developmentComputer literate Key Skills EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Dermal Fillers,Experience Administering Injections,Home Care,Nursing,Botox Experience,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1