Rapid Response, Urgent Care Response, Community Physiotherapy, Intermediate Care, Prevention of Admission

3 weeks ago


Amersham, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Full time
Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced dynamic and motivated phototherapy nurse to develop and configure the service to meet both the needs of patients within the speciality.

Essential Requirements

N NMC Registered

·Post registration experience working within the clinical speciality of phototherapy

·Knowledge of equipment used to deliver phototherapy treatment

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the treatment and management of those patients undergoing phototherapy and maintaining all aspects of the service including supporting the lead nurse in clinical governance and risk assessments. The post holder will work alongside other phototherapy nurses in providing clinical expertise and evidence-based care in assessment, treatment, and management of patients with varied dermatological conditions based in the outpatients setting.

The post holder will be supported by the phototherapy lead nurse, with opportunities to attend annual updates and training workshops.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the treatment and management of those patients undergoing phototherapy and maintaining all aspects of the service including supporting the lead nurse in clinical governance and risk assessments. The post holder will work alongside other phototherapy nurses in providing clinical expertise and evidence-based care in assessment, treatment, and management of patients with varied dermatological conditions based in the outpatients setting.

Provide expert knowledge in the management of patient care within dermatology, working with the patient, family or other health professionals where appropriate to ensure timely nursing care to optimise outcomes in phototherapy

·Manage a case load of patients within phototherapy to ensure seamless service for outpatients

·Assess, plan, and implement care with regards to the delivery of a phototherapy service

·Act as a positive role model demonstrating high standards of care

·Identify opportunities for general health/wellness education

·The post holder will be responsible for the completion of patient records that may be written or electronic and in accordance with NMC and Trust policies

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work -

 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

NMC Registered Nurse 2 years post qualification Phototherapy Course Experience of running phototherapy clinic

Qualifications and experience

Desirable criteria

Managing own patient clinic Mentoring of student nurses

PPE requirements:  Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

I f you are successful  at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before to the closing date.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

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