Purpose
Towork alongside the Practice Manager in maintaining a high qualitycomprehensive service of care to both patients and Consultantswithin the Clinic. To work with the Head of Nursing in ensuringclinical standards remain a key focus in line with CQC requirementsby monitoring assessing escalating and implementing improvementswhere and when necessary.
MainResponsibilities
Planand prepare for all Dermatology clinics held throughout the week inadvance of need
Assisting Dermatologists andSurgeons with a range of specialised procedures such as generaldermatology and skin care surgery
Plan andorganise the workload of clinical staff to support the clinicsufficiently in line with capability skill andavailability
Work alongside the Practice Managerto undertake audits and embed necessary compliancemeasures
Identify and enable opportunity todevelop nurseled followup services
Ensurecompliance with NICE Guidelines and TDP Policies &Procedures by all clinical staff
Promote the TDPVision and Values amongst staff to promote a positive patientfocusses culture within the clinic
Supportpatient understanding through the provision of education andresources to patients their families and staff
Engage with new technology and practices promoting this amongst theteam in the drive to improve patientservices
ClinicalResponsibilities
Perform allaspects of relevant nursing care for patients includingdressing/bandaging techniques and the removal ofsutures/clips
Support the patient throughouttheir visit ensuring safe and effective care from start tofinish
Ensure patients and carers have receivedsufficient and relevant verbal and writteninformation
Educate each patient on how toprotect their skin prevent illnesses and care for skindiseases/conditions at home
Assist and chaperonepatients whilst clinical examinations/procedures are beingundertaken
Assist medical staff with fine needleaspirations core biopsies and take responsibility for thecollection/labelling of specimens
Ensure highstandards of care in various Nurseled followup clinics includingphototherapy cryotherapy acne clinics PRP and related clinics patchtesting and assisting in minor surgery
Preparespecific equipment required within the Department prior to clinicalprocedures.
Act as patient advocate and alwaysensure patient satisfaction
Assist in creating asupportive and caring environment
Promoting highstandards of clinical care to all our patients
Check referral letters results and xrays are available for clinicalsessions
PersonnelManagement
Supervise anddemonstrate procedures to junior staff qualified andunqualified
Assist in the mentoring and teachingof student nurses bank nurses and HCAs within theClinic
Enhance quality of care by assisting withthe management of change in nursing practice based onevidence/research
Manage the activities of allNurse staff ensuring that an effective service isprovided
Promote holistic patient care throughmultidisciplinary engagement and team working
Provide strong visible and accessible leadership to yourteam
Actively promote the clinics culture withstaff and with external bodies
Alongside thePractice Manager ensure staff receive annual appraisal regular 11interaction and staff meetings plan and organise regular auditswith team training refresher training and inductions with thePractice Manager
Provide clinical supervisionand guidance at regular intervals and where necessary / ifrequired
Systemsand Equipment
Record biographicaldetails of individuals in manual and computerisedrecords
Prepare specific equipment requiredwithin the department prior to clinical procedures usingdecontamination techniques prior to mandatory safetychecks
Maintain monitor control and order stockand equipment within the department reporting any deficit ormaintenance required
Prepare clinical area anddepartment prior to start ofclinic.
ClinicalGovernance
At all times ensureHealth and Safety Standards are adhered to by all clinical staff inaccordance with TDP Policy
Ensure you arefamiliar with and uphold TDP Policies in particular those relatingto patient safety Incident Reporting Safeguarding Equality& Diversity IP&C
Ensureprocesses facilities and services are in keeping with CQCrequirements and any identified concerns are escalatedaccordingly
Responsible for clinical incidentreporting as per Company policies
At all timespromote and ensure Infection Prevention & Control Policy isbeing adhered to high standard
Continuallymonitor and review the work environment to ensure the safety ofpatients service users shareholders and staff
Report any incidents or concerns appropriately and undertakeinvestigation or action to mitigate the situation whereverpossible
Undertake identified audits accuratelyand factually and respond accordingly to results that fall belowrequired standard
Assist the PM in addressingany raised complaints or concerns with a thorough nonbiasedapproach
CANDIDATEPROFILE
This job description isintended to be a guide and will be subject to review/change.Changes made following consultation with the postholder.
CANDIDATEPROFILE
Academic/VocationalQualifications
Nursing Degree /Diploma
Current registration withNMC
Experience
Significantpostregistration nursing experience
Extendedpractical knowledge of Dermatology
Experience ofdelivering treatments in dermatology setting
Knowledge of patient database systems
Activelyundertaking training to support care delivery
Experience and knowledge of working in an outpatient / clinic setup
Skillsand Qualities
Excellent oral andwritten communication skills
Passion for patientcare and delivering an effective service
Numeracy and administrative skills
Organisational and time management skills
Demonstrates a professional confident and calmapproach
Selfmotivated and able to motivateothers
Ability to work independently and as partof a team
Ability to multitask and problemsolve
Works to well establishedroutines/procedures
Able to develop and maintainpositive and professional working relationships with all staff andpatients
Reliable attendance andtimekeeping