Dermatology Specialist Nurse (Junior Sister)

The post holder has responsibility for the provision of competent professional nursing care and specialist practice in Dermatology, to meet with individual needs of the designated patient population.

The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of such care to a specific group of patients, and take charge of the ward/department on a regular basis. The post holder will be encouraged to organise own time and that of junior staff, delegating to junior staff and learners, and participating in teaching and education programmes for staff and patients.

The post holder should be competent at carrying out consultations face to face or remotely via video or telephone technology. Additionally, the post holder will be competent at independently carrying out treatment for patients with inflammatory skin conditions such as phototherapy and patch testing. The post holder will also be expected to work in a supporting role with our ANP and Pharmacist monitoring of patients on systemic treatments, e.g., isotretinoin for acne.

• To be knowledgeable in post-op wound management.
• Assessment of patients using appropriate Dermatology assessment tools.
• Act as team leader/Primary Nurse managing a team of nurses in the delivery of care.
• Supports the appraisal and personal development plans for junior staff.
• Supports the effective use of resources and maintain adequate stock level.
• Assist the ward manager and deputy in recruitment and selection of nursing staff.
• Participate in staff induction and orientation to the ward, undertaking the preceptorship role.
• Supporting the Tele-dermatology, MOHs Surgery, phototherapy and patch testing.
• To liaise with other hospitals within the Trust staff to promote and maintain effective working relationships, ensuring high standards of care and service.
• Developing and maintaining strong dermatology networks with South West London group of Dermatology, BDNG and other partners to develop clinical competency and raise clinical standards in accordance with trust policies and national guidelines.
• Rostering and management of sickness and absence and other HR policies along with senior nursing colleagues.
• Participate and assist in setting standards of patient care based on research findings.
• Act as a Link nurse for an area of practice with responsibility for sharing information relating to changes.
• Participate and assist in systematic monitoring and evaluation of nursing practice.

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.

For further details/informal visits contact: Name: Carol Fowler, Job title: Nurse Lead, Email address: carol.fowler2@nhs.net, Telephone number: 02084014859.