Specialist Dermatology Nurse

Modality LLP is alarge-scale provider of NHS Outpatient Services, renowned for its innovativeapproach to delivering efficient pathways for patients requiring specialistcare, leading to high quality patient outcomes. We work in partnership with anumber of hospitals across the country to collaboratively redesign outpatientservices with more care being delivered in community settings.

As one of theUKs largest providers of community-based Dermatology services, Modality LLP islooking to expand our existing team through the recruitment of experienceddermatology nurses and therefore support future growth of our communitydermatology services.

We are seeking dedicatedpostholders to join our team and who can display our CARE values: Commitment,Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

This job is suitable forindividuals have a passion for working in an agile manner ensuring ahigh-quality service is provided. The postholder(s) will be committed to undertakeany other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of their owncompetence.

As an employee with us you can benefit from

Enrolment to the NHS pension scheme

Annual leave minimum 27 days, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata

Employee discounts and benefits scheme

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Education and career pathways

Family friendly policies

If you are interested in joining us,please read on

Main duties of the job

Our communitydermatology service manages a wide-range of dermatological conditions thatwould otherwise be referred to secondary care. Our team of consultants, GPwERsand specialist nurses are able to provide patients with rapid access to specialist opinion from a choice of clinic locations across Sandwell andBirmingham. This role will support the continued growth of the service enablethe service to offer access to a wider range of treatments within primary careand the community setting.

We strive todeliver exceptional standards of care within the community setting wherepatients are seen within 3 months from referral and referring GPs can accesstimely advice and guidance. Our service also incorporates a regularconsultant-led MDT which ensures that our clinicians are supported tocontinuously develop. The ability totravel between clinic locations will be essential.

About us

Modality LLP is a provider of NHS community outpatient services within a number of regions across the UK.

Our service offer and expertise include:

• Over 15 years of experience of delivering community outpatient services
• Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers
• A diverse clinical workforce of consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals
• Delivery of over 120,000 patient consultations per year
• Delivery of 1st consultations within a maximum of 4 weeks from referral from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week

Modality LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all our potential applicants in line with the Equality Act, 2010.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JDdetailing the core responsibilities of this role.

You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and fordeveloping and delivering new and innovative patient pathways

If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge,we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likemindedpeople.

Please note Modality LLP reserves theright to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment

As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we willbe checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manageindividual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may beundecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles aremandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is amandatory requirement.

Right to work checks

All applicants invited for interview will need to prove theirright to work in the UK at the interview stage

References

References must be secured prior to beginning employment, onemust be your current or most recent employer.

Employment history

You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.

Person Specification Qualifications Knowledge

• Minimum of 3 years post registration experience
• A strong understanding of multi- disciplinary and/or multi agency working within a community setting.
• Competence in individual caseload management and able to prioritise own work
• Knowledge and understanding of psychosocial issues affecting patients with chronic illness
• Experience of working within a dermatology setting
• Experience of working within a similar environment within primary/secondary care
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to be flexible with working hours to meet the needs of the service
• Full driving licence and the ability to travel between service locations.
• Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload with minimal supervision
• Exercises tact and discretion at all times
• Demonstrates initiative to handle any unforeseen events during a shift
• Demonstrates flexibility towards new working practices and towards working hours

Skills

• Risk management awareness and able to assess clinical risk.
• Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues views and attitudes when necessary.
• Able assess a situation, set priorities and problem solve quickly and effectively.
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise.
• Highly organised individual who is able to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
• Ability to carry out patient assessments or treatments with moderate physical effort
• Experience of supervising and managing clinical teams

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.

£45,000 to £55,000 a yearSalary offered is WTE and is dependent on experience