Dermatology Staff NurseNHS

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated individual to become part of our Dermatology Service. The Staff Nurse is an integral part of the team, who will be able to support both colleagues and the patients of Warrington. They will undertake the assessment, planning and evaluation of patients care needs and will liaise with the Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialists and the Multidisciplinary Team to ensure information sharing in relation to patient care / changes to care planning. The post holder will actively support the Dermatology Clinical team by undertaking responsibility for a delegated caseload and assisting others in managing their caseloads. They will mentor, teach and support health care professionals and other agencies to ensure effective service delivery.

The post creates an ideal opportunity for an experienced nurse wishing to expand their skills and knowledge within this area of expertise. They must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, flexibility, and a commitment to caring for patients with complex skin conditions whilst contributing to the development of the service.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be a registered nurse within the Dermatology Service, they will be part of a dynamic team supporting the people of Warrington with complex skin conditions They will support the dermatologist providing skin examinations ensuring a timely clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment as required. They will provide education to patients around their skin conditions. The post holder will prepare patients for surgical procedures like biopsies and excisions and support the clinician performing minor operations. They will also perform medical photography and basic wound care as required.

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The registered nurse will support colleagues with their education and development whilst developing their own skill. They will be required to keep high levels of accurate documentation and maintain their skills in line with NMC requirements.

This post will also involve the monitoring of data and pathways to ensure efficient and effective service delivery. The post holder will participate in audit and multidisciplinary working.

Job description

• To promote the health and wellbeing amongst dermatology patients.
• Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs.
• Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs. Plan, assess, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs utilising prescribing skills if qualified to do so.
• To support the Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialists in the co-ordination of complex and continuing care packages.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC.
• Attend a multi-disciplinary meeting if appropriate.
• To communicate and collaborate with other members of Dermatology team, voluntary and statutory organisations to support individual patient care.
• To establish and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and carers in complex and potentially challenging situations.
• To competently perform clinical skills related to the post.
• To be professionally responsible for a delegated caseload under the supervision of the Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• To assess health needs at individual and community level.
• To undertake chronic skin disease management reviews using appropriate templates.
• To work without direct supervision.

About us

Flexible working will be considered for all roles.

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) serves more than one million residents across the Halton and Warrington boroughs and the wider North West region.

Bringing together community and out-of-hospital services (formerly provided by Bridgewater Community Healthcare) with inpatient and elective care (formerly Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals) we provide services at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs and facilities.

Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM).

They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation.

Our mission

We will be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision

We will be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our values

• Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone
• Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
• Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
• One team: We work well together and with our communities