Job overview

To work as a clinical nurse specialist providing clinical leadership within the dermatology department that includes the phototherapy unit.

1.    To see patients with chronic skin conditions to plan, implement and evaluate treatment management plans were appropriate in conjunction with other members of the dermatology team 
2.    To monitor and systemically review patient’s care including the review of pathology samples such as blood, urine results and take appropriate action if required.
3.    To provide dermatological training and education for healthcare professionals and members of the public as appropriate
4.    To undertake constant service evaluation with the senior management team, including complaints, FFT, compliments, audits, review of GIRFT and BAD recommendations.
5.    Network with other systems, organisations to ensure best clinical practice standards and practice of recent evidence-based treatment options.
6.    To undertake constant service evaluation through audit.
7.    Provide clinical expertise in the management of clinical governance alongside senior management and Clinical Director.

Main duties of the job

•    Provides specialist dermatology nursing care in a variety of settings, undertaking advanced holistic treatment devising appropriate treatment management plans, and monitoring outcomes of treatment 
•    To take the lead in nurse led clinics working alongside other clinical colleagues
•    Systemically assess and manage the patient’s condition in line with hospital, national guidelines.
•    To assist in the triaging of referrals along with dermatologist colleagues, recognise which referrals are suitable for the primary care service and which need to be referred to secondary care or other MDT teams using IT systems such as Ederma.
•    To identify and make use of evidence based protocols, using them to set standards of care, facilitate auditing of clinical outcomes. 

•    Request or implement relevant investigatory procedures such as pregnancy testing,  monitoring and evaluating results and altering modes of treatment accordingly, 
•    Where appropriate prescribe for patients using independent or supplementary nurse prescribing or request changes in medication directly from the patient's GP, or consultant. 

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.