Lead Nurse

at  The Dermatology Partnership

This is a great opportunity for an experienced nurse with an interest in dermatology or in expanding their experience to include more managerial responsibilities. We are looking for someone keen to share their skills and develop new ones within a growing independent healthcare provider.

PURPOSE

To work alongside the Practice Manager in maintaining a high quality, comprehensive service of care to both patients and Consultants within the Clinic. To work with the Head of Nursing in ensuring clinical standards remain a key focus in line with CQC requirements by monitoring, assessing, escalating and implementing improvements where and when necessary.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and prepare for all Dermatology clinics held throughout the week, in advance of need.
• Assisting Dermatologists and Surgeons with a range of specialised procedures such as general dermatology and skin care surgery.
• Plan and organise the workload of clinical staff to support the clinic sufficiently in line with capability, skill and availability.
• Work alongside the Practice Manager to undertake audits and embed necessary compliance measures.
• Identify and enable opportunity to develop nurse-led follow-up services.
• Ensure compliance with NICE Guidelines and TDP Policies & Procedures by all clinical staff.
• Promote the TDP Vision and Values amongst staff to promote a positive, patient focusses culture within the clinic.
• Support patient understanding through the provision of education and resources to patients, their families and staff.
• Engage with new technology and practices, promoting this amongst the team in the drive to improve patient services.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of relevant nursing care for patients including dressing/bandaging techniques and the removal of sutures/clips.
• Support the patient throughout their visit ensuring safe and effective care from start to finish.
• Ensure patients and carers have received sufficient and relevant verbal and written information.
• Educate each patient on how to protect their skin, prevent illnesses and care for skin diseases/conditions at home.
• Assist and chaperone patients whilst clinical examinations/procedures are being undertaken.
• Assist medical staff with fine needle aspirations, core biopsies and take responsibility for the collection/labelling of specimens.
• Ensure high standards of care in various Nurse-led follow-up clinics including phototherapy, cryotherapy, acne clinics, PRP and related clinics, patch testing and assisting in minor surgery.
• Prepare specific equipment required within the Department prior to clinical procedures.
• Act as patient advocate and always ensure patient satisfaction.
• Assist in creating a supportive and caring environment.
• Promoting high standards of clinical care to all our patients.
• Check referral letters, results and x-rays are available for clinical sessions.

Personnel Management

• Supervise and demonstrate procedures to junior staff qualified and unqualified.
• Assist in the mentoring and teaching of student nurses, bank nurses and HCAs within the Clinic.
• Enhance quality of care by assisting with the management of change in nursing practice based on evidence/research.
• Manage the activities of all Nurse staff, ensuring that an effective service is provided.
• Promote holistic patient care through multi-disciplinary engagement and team working
• Provide strong, visible and accessible leadership to your team.
• Actively promote the clinic’s culture with staff and with external bodies.
• Alongside the Practice Manager ensure staff receive annual appraisal, regular 1-1 interaction and staff meetingsPlan and organise regular audits with team training, refresher training and inductions with the Practice Manager.
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance at regular intervals and where necessary / if required