ESHT
Are you a dynamic, forward thinking and self-motivated Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist?
Join our supportive and inclusive team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, to enhance your knowledge and skills under the guidance and support of a brilliant team, formed of Consultant Dermatologists, Dermatology Nurse Specialists, Skin Cancer Nurse Specialists, Associate Practitioners, Administrative Staff and the other healthcare professionals.
As a specialist clinical nurse, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously in managing patient caseloads. You will embrace change and innovation and be dedicated to advancing practice through education and leadership.
You will demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and be a professional role model for the team members. As a mentor, you will develop educational sessions and provide assistance to peers and individuals advancing within the service.
A prescribing qualification would be desirable, but not essential. We are committed to providing you with the best training opportunities possible.
The post holder will contribute to the provision of a nurse led Dermatology service. The post holder will provide specialist advice to patients with dermatological conditions and ensure that they are managed effectively and safely using evidence based practice. This will include systemic monitoring, Phototherapy, Skin surgery, Biopsies, curette and cautery, Injections for Botox, Hyperhidrosis and Triamcinolone for Keloid, and Hyperkeratotic scars.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist works within the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust :
· To provide professional leadership, expert advice and support on issues related to Dermatology across the organisation
· To lead and develop a strategic approach to the management, and the treatment of patients with skin conditions.
· Lead on specialist teaching on Dermatology issues in the MDT to improve patients care.
· To work autonomously and collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, sharing knowledge and information in order to facilitate good quality clinical practice
· To lead clinical audit for Phototherapy and the implementation of change
· To provide specialist advice in relation to purchasing and cost effective resource management
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Dec 2024
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