Job Description

An innovative and exciting opportunity has arisen in our Kent and Sussex Community based Dermatology Service. We are looking for an experienced Independent Nurse Prescribers to join our Nurse led remote prescribing service. Currently the team comprises of 9 Nurse Prescribers and 4 Coordinators .

The successful candidates will be registered INP who are currently practicing and holding clinics independently. Dermatology experience essential. Clinics to be undertaken will be Isotretinoin monitoring, Systemic and Biologic medication reviews.

The post holders will be an experienced clinical nurses and registered Independent Nurse Prescribers. They will demonstrate safe clinical decision making and expert care. As an INP they will work closely with the remote clinic and medical team to meet the needs of the service users, ensuring there is a focus on reflection, best practice, nursing competencies and professional development in line with the nursing strategy and always adhering to the 4 pillars of Nursing Practice, Education, Leadership, Research and Clinical Practice.

Sussex Community Dermatology Service (SCDS) is a busy community dermatology service stretching across Coastal West Sussex, Surrey, Horsham, Mid Sussex, North and West Kent. We are an independent healthcare provider of NHS dermatology services. The clinical team consists of consultants and GPwSIs as well as registered trained nurses and health care assistants. The team is committed to individual learning, professional development and strives for excellence in patient care. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will enhance this reputation and promote high standards of clinical care to all patients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

To provide high quality nursing care as directed by the lead nurse, consultants and doctors

Effective communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers. Liaise with wide range of internal staff Consultants, GPwSI, IT, and administration teams. Liaise with external medical personnel, hospital staff, GP surgery

Have appropriate clinical and professional insight to acknowledge own clinical boundaries and limitations.

To work within the NMC code of practice

Ensure updated knowledge and Continued Professional development is maintained

Good knowledge of physical and psychological needs of the client. Good knowledge of skin A&P, the disease area, knowledge of topical and systemic side effects, knowledge of psychological effects.

Record keeping as directed by WLSC and NMC directive.

To maintain membership of the BDNG

Maintain a professional portfolio and reflective practice participating in life- long learning for self and others.

Assist with clinically approved research, teaching and clinical courses. Use a variety of learning materials from a wide range of sources

Audit prescribing practice

Obtain patient feedback and action plan to improve the service

Work autonomously and responsibly for the safe and appropriate use of clinic equipment and resources

To provide adequate information/health promotion to enable patients to make informed decision about their condition, treatment and self- management.

To use own initiative, take responsibility for decision making and prioritise own workload within the team.

To cover sickness or other team members to ensure continuation of the service

Communicate with line manager if workload pressures and standards of safe and effective patient care become compromised.

Manage complaints, plaudits and report incidents as per policy and in a professional manner

Ensure all mandatory and statutory training is up to date using Edu-Care modules

Ensure Confidentiality and adherence to Data Protection is maintained

Maintain strict IPC as per policy.

Aware of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (2002) COSHH and other safety regulations with regards to storage, transportation and use of therapies.

To attend staff meeting and post graduate meetings. Face to Face meeting with Prescribing team 2-3 times yearly and mandatory.

Essential criteria

1. 1st Level Nurse RN

2. Independent Prescribing Course completion, and subsequent experience of prescribing

3. Experience at band 6 or above

4. Independent clinic experience (essential)

5. Reliable WIFI connection and suitable workspace at home

6. Dermatology Experience

Desirable criteria

1. Use of SystmOne IT programme

Full training in remote access clinics will be given.

Does this sound like you? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Please provide your NMC number as part of your application.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 46,148.00 per year

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

Independent Clinic: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required)
Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: SCINP-May25