Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist Atypical Dermatitis Service

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Dermatology team as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Medical Dermatology.

The role will focus on the assessment and management of patients living with long term inflammatory skin conditions, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa.

Undertaking face-to-face clinical assessments, providing expert advice and information, supporting treatment decisions and coordinating ongoing care, the post holder will work with patients, their families and carers, as well as dermatology consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team, to ensure patients receive timely, individualised and evidence-based care. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference to patients through specialist nursing care, education and support.

The role is varied, challenging and rewarding. The ideal candidate will be an experienced dermatology nurse working at Band 6 or above, with a passion for medical dermatology and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a specialist service. They will demonstrate excellent clinical, communication and decision-making skills, alongside a commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centred care and continuous professional development.

Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required

The role encompasses the specialist assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients with complex inflammatory skin conditions, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa. The post holder will undertake face-to-face clinical consultations, assess disease severity and impact, monitor treatment response and provide advice on treatment options in collaboration with the wider dermatology team.

The post holder will provide specialist nursing care, including holistic assessment, patient education, symptom management, treatment support and ongoing review. They will empower patients to participate in shared decision-making.

Alongside dermatology consultants, specialist nurses and other multidisciplinary colleagues, the post holder will support coordinated care. They will contribute to multidisciplinary discussions, facilitate appropriate onward referral and promote continuity of care across services where required.

The post holder will demonstrate a compassionate and inclusive approach, recognising the potential impact of long-term inflammatory skin disease.

Other duties include supporting clinical audit, service evaluation, quality improvement initiatives and the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

The post holder will also contribute to the education and development of colleagues, students and the wider healthcare workforce.

About Us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job Description

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult / Child Nurse on the NMC Register (Field dependent upon role)
• Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in (appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
• Recognised mentorship or practice assessor qualification, or willingness to undertake where appropriate.
  
  

Desirable

• To have or working towards a MSc/ Masters qualification
• To have or working towards advanced health assessment module -- or willingness to undertake
• Non -- Medical Prescriber/ willingness to undertake - where applicable to the role
• Relevant dermatology qualification or evidence of specialist learning in medical dermatology.
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC
• Significant post-registration nursing experience, including experience at Band 6 or above in dermatology or a relevant specialist clinical area.
• Experience of working autonomously at a specialist level.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and achievement within current and previous roles.
• Demonstrable specialist knowledge relevant to dermatology, supported by theory, clinical experience and CPD.
• Experience of clinical assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of individualised patient care.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing clinical priorities.
• Knowledge of current evidence-based practice and the ability to apply this to clinical care and service development.
• Experience of providing education, advice and support to patients, relatives and healthcare professionals.
• Evidence of patient advocacy and promoting shared decision-making.
• Experience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes and teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting.
• Working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment.
• Experience of patient service user advocacy role
• Can demonstrate expert nursing knowledge with an ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give advice and information to patients / relatives/ care staff
• Awareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the speciality
• Has understanding / experience of the principles of Safeguarding
• Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitator
• Experience in service development Awareness of current research related to the speciality
• Awareness of current research related to the speciality
• Previous experience managing patients with inflammatory skin conditions, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa.
• Experience of supporting patients receiving advanced systemic treatments or biologic therapies, where applicable.
• Experience of service development, quality improvement or change management.
• Experience of clinical audit and applying research evidence to improve patient outcomes.
• Experience of developing educational resources or teaching and supporting colleagues in clinical practice.
  
  

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and discuss complex or sensitive issues with empathy and professionalism.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a complex clinical caseload, balancing competing demands and service requirements.
• Extensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist level and to manage / prioritise own workload, supervise / appraise and asses junior staff
• Competent in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice required Ability
• Excellent clinical assessment, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Competence in clinical skills relevant to the specialist role and scope of practice
• Ability to undertake clinical audit, analyse information and develop robust measurable action plans to support improvement / change
• Evidence of ability to compile reports and documents for internal / external communication
• Knowledge of current evidence-based practice and ability to apply to service and policy development
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
• Positive, proactive and enthusiastic approach to professional practice.
• Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
• Evidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and development
• Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required
• Ability to act on own initiative
• Ability to work autonomously within professional competence and recognise when further advice or escalation is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, coordinated patient care.
• Ability to motivate, support and educate colleagues.
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

For Help With Your Application, Contact

Clare Gadd

clare.gadd2@uhb.nhs.uk

01213715643

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49387.00 to £56515.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time, Flexible Working

Reference number

304-1104458

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Attachments

Job Description

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