Lead Staff Nurse

Founded in 2018, The Dermatology Partnership is a growing group of private clinics who are trusted experts in dermatology. We transform peoples’ lives by providing outstanding dermatology care.

Permanent – Full Time

Salary:- £40,000 – £45,000pa plus fantastic benefits

As Lead Nurse, you will work with the dermatology team to deliver high quality care to patients within a Clinical environment. You will participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care to provide support to patients with Dermatological conditions.

Duties & Responsibilities:-

• Work with the Practice Manager to audit and develop nurse-led follow-up services
• Supervise and co-ordinate all Dermatology clinics held
• Assisting Dermatologists and Surgeons with a range of specialised procedures such as general dermatology and skin care surgery
• Ensure compliance with relevant NICE Guidelines, BDNG Competencies and NMC Code
• Plan and organise own workload in order to meet Clinic and patient needs
• Ensure compliance with Clinic Policies and Procedures
• Assisting in outpatient clinics
• Check referral letter, results and x-rays are available for clinical sessions
• Support the community dermatology clinic, providing education and resources to patients, their families and staff
• Perform a full skin assessment on each patient including dermoscopy where necessary
• Perform all aspects of relevant nursing care for patients including specialist dressing/bandaging techniques and the removal of sutures/clips
• Assist and chaperone patients whilst clinical examinations/procedures are being undertaken
• Assist medical staff with fine needle aspirations, core biopsies and take responsibility for the collection/labelling of specimens
• Provide high standards of care in various Nurse-led follow-up clinics including phototherapy, cryotherapy, acne clinics, PRP and related clinics, patch testing and assisting in minor surgery
• Support where and when necessary, with audits, triage of results and triage of referrals
• Liaise with other Clinics to share best practice and identify better ways of working in line with Company standards
• Embrace new technology and practice which will support patient care

Experience/Qualifications: –

• Experienced Nurse with 3+ years experience
• Experience leading a team
• Dermatology/Aesthetic experience (Essential)

Benefits:-

• Company perks – Perkbox rewards, discounted shopping and celebrations
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to wellbeing and free counselling services
• Ongoing training and professional development throughout your career at TDP
• 25 days of annual leave entitlement in addition to public holidays
• Contribution to the company pension scheme
• Employee discounts for dermatology/aesthetic treatments and skin care products

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