Junior Sister Dermatology

Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse
- Dermatology
- Full time 37.5 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Junior Sister/Charge Nurse in the Dermatology Department.

To support the Dermatology Nurse Specialist in the general management of the clinical environment, ensuring that a high quality service is provided.
They will be responsible for the management and leadership of a team of nurses ensuring that staff within the team are supported and developed within their role

**The shifts are rostered between Monday to Sunday**:
37.5 hours worked over 5 short days or 4 longer days

We are seeking an inspirational and motivated individual for a band 6 post in the dermatology department consisting of out-patient clinics, community dermatology and support to in-patient areas.

You will have the necessary experience in undertaking nurse-led clinics, autonomous decision making, general management experience and hold Dermatology related accredited courses with at least 18 months of experience in this setting.

This would be an ideal opportunity for a band 5 dermatology nurse wishing to gain management experience and development in the speciality of dermatology.

Evidence of recent portfolio development and a commitment to further learning is required. The role will involve structured teaching for patients, colleagues and students.

Interested applicants please contact Rachel Ruddy or Louise Leathersich - Dermatology Nurse Specialists

or phone 01604 54(4916)

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Professional
To act in accordance with the NMC Code for Nurses and Midwives and to be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all times.

Regularly take charge of the department in the absence of the Dermatology Nurse Specialist.

To demonstrate professional development in the field of Dermatology.

To deputise for the Dermatology Nurse Specialist at internal and external meetings relevant to the speciality.

To maintain own skills and knowledge and demonstrate clinical excellence and high standards of practice to other staff.

Ensure that agreed nursing procedures are known and followed

Maintain profession portfolio and responsibility for own professional development.

Clinical
Provide clinical nursing expertise and supervision of all grades of staff within the department, to ensure a high standard of care.

Supervise the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, thus providing high standards of patient care at all times.

Ensure that the care given reflects the hospital and departmental philosophies, standards and protocols.

Act as an effective role model and resource/adviser to colleagues, in the delivery of nursing care.

Ensure that nursing practice reflects current clinical developments and is based on sound evidence.

Promote a healthy positive and safe environment for patients and staff.

Advise patients, relatives and friends as appropriate on the promotion of health and prevention of illness.

Meet clinical objectives as agreed separately with Dermatology Nurse Specialist.

Actively participate in the assessment and management of patients with skin conditions, acute and chronic wounds and minor surgical wounds. Provide support for patients, parents and/or carers throughout their management.

Actively participate in specialist dermatology clinics as determined by service need.

Provide education and information to the patients and carers about their skin condition and treatments, promoting and encouraging self-care where appropriate.

Able to travel and conduct nurse led dermatology clinics alongside Consultants and GPwSI in a variety of settings, including hospital and community settings within the county.

Actively participate with paediatric clinics and able to deal with both children and their
parents/carers.

Management
Assist the D