About this role
Job summary
Are you a dynamic, forward-thinking, and self-motivated Dermatology Nurse who wants to come and join our friendly supportive Community Dermatology Team?
This is an exciting opportunity to be in a leading role delivering high quality care and providing support to community dermatology patients and their families and helping to develop- and expand our service. The community dermatology team offer a variety of clinics so patients from birth upwards can choose where they would like to be seen.
The team consists of GPs with extended roles as well as a team of Nurse Specialists who run clinics for patients with diagnosed skin conditions. We plan care, treatment regimes an provide emotional support as well as supporting self care strategies. current working hours of the service are Monday to Friday 0800-1700 and we see patients from birth upwards.
Main duties of the job
To work independently and with the BNSSG Dermatology Team across the organisation and in partnership with secondary care To provide specialist dermatology nursing care in a variety of settings by undertaking holistic assessment and following guidelines and protocols To deliver nursing management of dermatological conditions in a range of settings, working in partnership with other health care providers at times To contribute to setting standards of care and auditing clinical outcomes and service provision across the organisation. Where appropriate prescribe for patients using independent or supplementary nurse prescribing or request changes in medication directly from the patients GP or Consultant. To make referrals to other health care professionals or agencies where appropriate. Maintaining effective communication and feedback to the original referrer. To ensure effective delivery of service and adhere to all policies of the organisation by prioritising, organising and delegating appropriately, responsibilities and workloads.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached for further information on the role.
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Person Specification
Skills, Experience and Knowledge Essential
Ability to build and foster effective working relationships at all levels across primary and secondary care Able to work without supervision at times to achieve the objectives of the post and prioritise workload Able to make valid clinical decisions, working with in agreed guidelines and protocols for practice Has evidence of ability to develop and maintaining relationships with team members, the wider primary health care team and external agencies and organisations Patient assessment skills Has evidence of ability to apply critical appraisal to develop evidence based practice Advanced communication skills; verbal, non-verbal, written and electronic Car driver with permanent access to a car
Desirable
Previous experience in dermatology or evidence of real interest in this area of nursing Ability to make verbal presentations to a variety of audiences Evidence of triage skills Evidence of audit
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse Demonstrate on-going training and professional development
Desirable
Nurse prescribing qualification or a willingness to undertake A specialist dermatology qualification desirable or willingness to undertake whilst in post An awareness of developments of dermatology services in primary care nationally as well as locally.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Sirona care & health CIC
Address William Budd Health Centre, Knowle Health Park
Downton Road
Knowle, Bristol
BS4 1HW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)