Community Dermatology Nurse

• Manage a specialist caseload of patients with a range of dermatological conditions, delivering safe, effective and evidence-based care.
• Undertake comprehensive skin assessments, reviews and evaluations, identifying physical, psychological and social care needs.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in partnership with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide specialist advice and support regarding the assessment, diagnosis and management of dermatological conditions.
• Utilise prescribing knowledge and skills appropriately to support effective medicines management and minimise risks associated with medication use.
• Work proactively to ensure patients receive timely access to appropriate services, including referral to secondary care when required.
• Undertake clinical photography and diagnostic specimen collection, including skin and nail swabs and scrapings.
• Participate in patient triage processes and support the effective management of referrals into the service.
• Contribute to complex case discussions and multidisciplinary decision-making.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with Trust policies and professional standards.

• Contribute to service evaluation, audit and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service effectiveness.
• Support data collection, analysis and reporting to monitor service performance and inform future developments.
• Promote and embed evidence-based practice across the dermatology service.
• Collaborate in the development of integrated care pathways in line with national guidance and best practice.

• Support the development and delivery of educational programmes for primary care and community healthcare staff.
• Share specialist knowledge and expertise to enhance multidisciplinary team capability and confidence.
• Develop positive working relationships with GP practices, community services and acute trust colleagues to support integrated working.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and act as a role model for high standards of patient care.

• Work across multiple community clinic locations as required by the service.
• Contribute to the effective running of clinic services, including appointment utilisation and clinic capacity management.
• Maintain stock levels of dermatology consumables and diagnostic equipment, ensuring appropriate storage, stock rotation and cost-effective use of resources.
• Ensure the safe use and maintenance of equipment used within the dermatology service.

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
• Able to communicate complex sensitive and contentious issues with colleagues and patients who may or may not have barriers to understanding

Essential

• Broad range of dermatological clinical assessment skills
• An understanding of wider NHS and social care issues particularly in primary care
• An understanding of case management
• Effective presentation skills
• Competent in use of IT and willingness to develop IT and computer skills appropriate to the role
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines

Desirable

• Ability to use and interpret information

Essential

• Successful at working collaboratively and demonstrating people management skills
• Evidence of change management skills
• Minimum of 3 years' experience at Band 5 of which one year is to be in a position relevant to this post
• Experience of multidisciplinary and partnership working in acute or community settings
• Experience of participating in clinical audit and risk assessment
• Good understanding of dermatological conditions and clinical experience in managing such conditions
• Experience of paediatric dermatology

Desirable

• Contribution to service planning and development
• Experience of teaching other health care professionals and patients/carers

Essential

• RN and current NMC registration
• Evidence of specialist clinical expertise within Dermatology
• To have completed the mentorship programme or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development and its application in regard to clinical skills
• Maintenance of personal portfolio

Desirable

• 1st level degree
• Independent nurse prescriber

Essential

• Evidence of relevant experience and development

Desirable

• Willing to undertake appropriate training

Essential

• Self-motivated
• Forward thinking, flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Evidence of strong interdisciplinary and multiagency working
• Committed to service development
• Ability to work autonomously and use initiative
• Willingness to develop knowledge and skills
• Ability to listen and empathise
• Role model's attributes
• Understand own limitations

Essential

• Must hold full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle