An exciting opportunity has arisen within the dermatology team for a Specialist Dermatology Nurse to work within established Community Dermatology clinics, which currently run Monday-Sunday. You will be a registered nurse with significant post registration experience and excellent organisational and communication skills. You will hold a degree in Nursing and have knowledge of Dermatology and experience of delivering Dermatology treatments is essential. You must be willing to undertake any necessary training. You will have the ability to work independently and as part of the Dermatology team. You will report to the Clinical Governance Manager and work with them to audit and develop the nurse-led follow-up services.The Dermatology Specialist Nurse will be able to provide high standards of care in various Nurse-led follow-up clinics including some or all of the following:o Phototherapy (narrowband UVB)o Cryotherapy o Nurse Led Follow upso Acne Clinicso Patch Testingo Nurse led Minor surgery clinicso Assisting in minor surgeryTo support patient pathways in dermatology and participate fully in the treatment and monitoring of the patients.To support where and when necessary with audit, triage of results and triage of referrals.To support and advise patients on the promotion of health and prevention of illness, teaching patients and their relatives where appropriate.To support the community dermatology clinics and provide education and resources for patients and families. The post holder will be expected to demonstrate self- initiative as well as have the ability to manage their own caseload for the Nurse follow-up clinics.Additional Information:Hours: 40 hours per week (5 days over 7 days) Days: Monday to Sundays covering 5 days over 7 days per weekSalary: Competitive depending on experiencePlease see below locations available:Phototherapy Clinics:Anglesey Clinic, 46 Anglesey St, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1AABasford Consulting Rooms, 540 Etruria Rd, Basford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 0SXPhotography staff to have completed or willing to attend annual updates as required and undertake a period of supervised practice with a qualified Phototherapist to be signed off as competent. Cryotherapy Clinics:Anglesey Clinic; 46 Anglesey St, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1AAPenkridge; Pinfold Ln, Penkridge, Stafford ST19 5APBasford; 540 Etruria Rd, Basford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 0SXCryotherapy staff to have completed or willing to attend annual updates as required and undertake a period of supervised practice with a qualified Cryotherapist to be signed off as competent. Acne Clinics: Basford, Basford; 540 Etruria Rd, Basford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 0SXInfirmary, Foregate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2QYAnglesey; 46 Anglesey St, Hednesford, Cannock WS12 1AANurses willing to undertake any relevant course available and a period of supervised practice to be signed off as competent. Patch Testing Clinics:Infirmary, Foregate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2QYNurses willing to undertake any relevant course available and a period of supervised practice to be signed off as competent. Follow Up Clinics:Infirmary, Foregate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2QYWoodlands Surgery, 301 Newtown Road, Bedworth, CV12 0AJStockingford Medical Centre, 13 Northumberland Avenue, Nuneaton, CV10 8EJNurses willing to undertake any relevant course available and a period of supervised practice to be signed off as competent. Nurse Lead Minor Surgery Clinics:Basford, Basford; 540 Etruria Rd, Basford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 0SXInfirmary, Foregate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2QYNurses willing to undertake any relevant course available and a period of supervised practice to be signed off as competent. Assisting in Minor Surgery Clinics:Basford, Basford; 540 Etruria Rd, Basford, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 0SXInfirmary, Foregate Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 2QYNurses willing to undertake any relevant course available and a period of supervised practice to be signed off as competent. Opportunities may arise for further clinical work in addition to the basic contract. This will be delivered on a flexible timetable to cover for holidays and sick leave.If you would like further information or if you do not hold the relevant experience or training for this post, please call the recruitment team on 0121 454 7779 ext. 32 to discuss further.
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