Dermatology Nurse

Provide and maintain the highest standard of patient centred nursingcare as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other membersof the healthcare team.

Effective, professional communication with relevant consultants, GPwSIs/GPWERs,theatre staff, Healthcare and administration teams and enhancement ofcommunication between Doctor and patient.

Main duties of the job

To remain up to date in treatment management, through research andevidence based practice, and to be responsible and accountable for deliveringeffective safe

To co-ordinate the care throughout the patients pathway whilst underthe care of the MDT; through from diagnosis to treatment and follow-up.

To provide appropriate written information for patients, relatives andhospital staff covering relevant condition and its treatment.

About us

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 tospecialist opinion from a choice of clinic location including Carlisle,Cockermouth, Maryport and Keswick.

We strive to deliverexceptional standards of care within the community setting where patients areseen within 12 weeks from referral and referring GPs can access timely adviceand guidance, we also offer teaching and shadowing to GPs and others with aninterest in dermatology.

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a qualified nurse with experience in Dermatology

Please see attached job description and person specification

Person Specification Qualifications

• Post-registration qualification in relevant specialist nursing or equivalent experience
• Competent in the physical examination of patients including assessment, history taking, venepuncture and cannulation
• Experience of managing own clinic
• Mentorship course or teaching qualification
• Formal qualification in non-medical prescribing or willing to work towards

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.

Depending on experienceBand 6 or up to Band 7 depending on skills and experience