This post sits in the Dermatology Team at the Royal Free Hospital, where a Clinical Nurse Specialist acts as an expert resource for support, advice and education. Work centres on nurse-led clinics, telephone advice and ward referrals, with close links to patients, carers, dermatologists and GPs. It suits someone with experience of nursing people with dermatological presentations, ideally as a clinical nurse specialist, who can drive improvements to patient pathways. NMC registration and non-medical prescribing are required.
What the job involves
- Provide expert support, advice and education in dermatology
- Run nurse-led clinics
- Give telephone advice to patients and professionals
- Manage ward referrals
- Work closely with patients and carers
- Work with dermatologists, operational teams, GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team
- Liaise with stakeholders across secondary and primary care
- Improve patient pathways through innovative practice
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Advanced assessment skills or willingness to work towards them
Registration & licences
- NMC registration, Part 1 or 12 (RGN or RN adult)
Experience
- Post-registration experience nursing patients with dermatological conditions
- Experience mentoring and managing junior staff and students
- Experience developing innovative practice, managing and initiating change
- Experience of autonomous practice and working across multidisciplinary groups
Skills & knowledge
- Expert specialist knowledge of managing dermatological conditions
- Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills
- Computer and keyboard skills
- Problem-solving, prioritising and working to deadlines
Other
- Positive role model committed to high standards of patient care and ongoing professional development
- Calm, diplomatic and able to work under pressure, as a team player and flexibly
- Ability to meet the Trust's shared commitments
Nice to have
- Masters degree or willingness to work towards one
- Dermatology-related courses or willingness to undertake them
- Advanced communication skills training course
- Representing the organisation or profession at senior level meetings and committees
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care in dermatology
What’s offered
- Flexible working hours
- Generous benefits package
- Next-level training and career development
- Induction, training and support according to experience
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
