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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 15 hours per week (Mon to Fri 8 till 5pm)
Job ref
264-6875104-MED
Employer
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Kettering General Hospital
Town
Kettering
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/02/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Band 6

Job overview

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic & driven individual to join our fantastic Dermatology Team.

Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 6).

The post will be based at the Dermatology department at Prospect House, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In addition to Kettering, Peripheral Outreach Clinics are held at Wellingborough, Corby & Irthlingborough. The post holder will be expected to work at some of the peripheral clinics.

The post-holder will join a friendly and dynamic Dermatology Team. This job provides a valuable opportunity for a nurse planning to develop specialist skills in Dermatology. The commitments include Out-Patient clinics, Telephone advice & helpline and monitoring of patients on DMARDS (Disease modifying agents).

The ideal candidate must have experience of working at a Band 5 level or above. Experience within Dermatology would be desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

Asses, plan, implement and evaluate care as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills which are above and beyond those of a general nurse. This includes provision of care through nurse led clinics according to clinical need

Deliver a wide variety of treatments to patients with dermatological conditions following best practice guidance.

Carrying a caseload responsible for the management of adults and children requiring phototherapy treatments for a variety of skin conditions with the support of the Dermatology consultants and maintain accurate clinical records.

Improving and maintaining standards of care in Dermatology using research based evidence from nursing and medical journals and updates.

Be responsible for the on-going evaluation of the effectiveness of patient care, including evaluation of own practice to ensure the highest possible standards are adhered to.

To support, encourage and advise patients, carers and clinical teams in both primary and secondary care by the provision of specialist knowledge and advice in the care of patients within the appointee’s skills and knowledge within the clinical area.

Act as patient advocate to enable individuals to make informed decisions regarding their care, treatment plan decisions and self care options

Provide safe, accurate and comprehensive monitoring of patients receiving immunosuppressant therapies and biologic agents to minimise risk of adverse effects.

 

Working for our organisation

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values:

Compassion

Respect

Integrity

Courageous

Accountable

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Asses, plan, implement and evaluate care as an autonomous practitioner with specialist skills which are above and beyond those of a general nurse. This includes provision of care through nurse led clinics according to clinical need

Deliver a wide variety of treatments to patients with dermatological conditions following best practice guidance.

Carrying a caseload responsible for the management of adults and children requiring phototherapy treatments for a variety of skin conditions with the support of the Dermatology consultants and maintain accurate clinical records.

 

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered NMC Nurse
  • Post registration education
Desirable criteria
  • Degree level education

Knowledge/Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience as Band 5 nurse in Dermatology
  • Teaching and Assessing experience
Desirable criteria
  • Commitment to clinical effectiveness and evidence based care

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Current phototherapy experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amanda Tredwell
Job title
Lead Dermatology Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01536 492942