Job Description

The jobholder will demonstrate evidence based care in the independent assessment, clinical examination, diagnosis, planning of care, clinical treatment, evaluation and health promotion of dermatological problems within agreed protocols The post holder will work in conjunction with the relevant dermatology consultants in order to provide a range of nurse led clinic services in the dermatology department. The job holder will coordinate a multidisciplinary team of staff and implement nurse led care. They will participate in mentorship and teaching programmes for multi-disciplinary groups within the department. The jobholder will provide senior nursing support, advice and professional leadership to a group of clinical areas within dermatology.



The jobholder will take charge of the unit as required Developing knowledge and skills in key areas of general dermatology, the post holder will work undertaking a range of nurse led clinical activity within a defined job plan covering the following areas: Work with the psoriasis team to deliver nurse led Psoriasis Triage clinics under the supervision of a dermatology consultant Work within the leg ulcer team undertaking new patient and follow up nurse led clinics Work within the home phototherapy service to deliver safe and effective remote treatment to a case load of patients Contribute to training for nursing staff to ensure safe and effective delivery of hospital based treatments Act as a role model for the development of clinical skills, knowledge and competence within the department team