Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist-Dermatology

4 weeks ago

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated candidate to lead the Dermatological nursing services within the Trust. The post holder is responsible for developing a specialist service for patients with dermatology conditions and their carers and families. The post holder is expected to work in partnership with the Consultant Dermatologists and the Dermatology CNS team. You will also work with the SOM/Lead Cancer Nurse, to improve and develop the services and quality of nursing care. The post holder will undertake independent prescribing for their own caseloads within the limits of the post holder's competence and the requirements of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner's role.

STAFF CAR PARKING

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 - 18:30.

For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete "on call" duties within their role.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

To work with the Senior Operations Manager/Clinical Lead, Specialist Medicine & Lead Nurse, Cancer to ensure the effective delivery of nursing care required by dermatology patients in the the Trust. To provide clinical leadership and ensure the development of dermatology nursing services, working across services and with both internal and external stakeholders as required To manage and co-ordinate the dermatology nurses roster, co-ordinating, study leave and annual leave. Influences patient care through clinical practice, management, leadership, education, research, audit and professional activities.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see job description for further details.

Communication:

Establishes effective working relationships with other health care professionals whose role impinges on the service nurses, doctors, GPs, social services, community care teams, Communicates effectively with patients, family and carer using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to assess their needs and provide/facilitate relevant support information education advice and counselling where necessary. Demonstrates advocacy and mediation skills when communicating between patients, carers and professionals. To actively promote patient self-management where possible through education. Facilitate, and chair, multi professional meetings relating to dermatology management Work alongside the Directorate of Nursing and Chief Pharmacist in developing Patient Group Directives relating to dermatology management Ensures accurate documentation of patient interactions are maintained. Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

1st level NMC Registration Masters level of education in pain management Independent nurse prescribing course ENB 998/equivalent

Desirable

Registered on Doctorate programme Management leadership qualification Intermediate life support course

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

Minimum of 8 years post registration experience, 3 years within dermatology management at a senior level Expert knowledge of dermatological conditions Evidence of leading policy and practice development Effective multi-professional working at Trust level Research experience Record of publications and / or external presentations Evidence of leading the development of educational programmes within clinical practice and teaching under and postgraduate staff Ongoing professional development & its relevant application to practice Development & evaluation of evidence-based practice Evidence of initiating and leading clinical audit projects across professional boundaries Evidence of leading service developments Evidence of developing policies & protocols in dermatology management Risk management

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Effective people management and leadership skills Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change relating to speciality Ability to manage a clinical caseload without direct supervision and supervise the clinical caseloads of other CNSs within speciality Ability to assess, diagnose, recommend and evaluate appropriate treatment for dermatological conditions Effective communicator - ability to communicate highly complex and sensitive information Expert written and verbal communication and presentation skills across multi professional boundaries Ability to record, analyse and interpret information and make recommendations Ability to lead clinical audit projects relating to dermatological management across professional boundaries Ability to assimilate information & resolve multi-factorial problems. Ability to develop Trust wide training & education programmes at under and post graduate level Excellent interpersonal skills Effective negotiation and influencing skills across multi professional boundaries Ability to think strategically & to participate in service development Computer literate Ability to use complex clinical equipment

Personal qualities

Essential

Ability to remain calm & work effectively in stressful situations Ability to act independently and delegate appropriately Flexible to change in demands or service Friendly, approachable and supportive Willingness to learn new skills Good time management Demonstrate commitment to quality service provision and patient focused care Professional attitude to work Expert role model Approachable and supportive

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