Job summary
Dermatology Paediatric Specialist Nurse Practitioner - Band 6
One Year Secondment opportunity
Part-time - hours per week
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced paediatric nurse who has an interest in Dermatology, to cover maternity leave for 12 months.
Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of two years' paediatric experience in a clinical setting. A qualification in paediatric nursing is essential in line with NMC registration. Experience of dermatology nursing and a qualification as a paediatric nurse prescriber is highly desirable, but not essential for the post. The role will not require weekend, evening or night shift working patterns.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in partnership with the Dermatology medical, nursing and research teams, to lead and develop the paediatric service within Dermatology. Working with senior medical clinicians, the practitioner will be expected to contribute to the running of the paediatric clinics in an outpatient setting, educate patients and their carers and provide advisory support as necessary. You will also be expected to run paediatric nurse led clinics and manage a caseload of patients. You will be required to diagnose and administer treatments, as well as educate and support patients and carers, related to paediatric dermatology conditions. Such nurse led clinics include; eczema, acne and general paediatric dermatology clinics.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call thisDelivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will also be required to provide educational support to other members of the Dermatology nursing team and beyond and proactively contribute to the delivery of safe paediatric care. The role will be an integral part of the unit team, ensuring a high quality service to patients. The role will be supported and include education and training, leading to subsequent competency completion.
Person Specification
Education/qualification
Essential
1. Registered nurse part 1 or 8 or 12 or 15 of register (depending on area of practice)
2. First degree in nursing, (HEI Level 5 or 6) or equivalent
3. At least 2 years' experience of working in paediatric specialty
4. Teaching/assessment/mentoring qualification
Desirable
5. Demonstrable post graduate level working
Knowledge
Essential
6. Demonstrates up to date knowledge in paediatric care
7. Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
8. Evidence in personal development
Desirable
9. Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
Skills/abilities
Essential
10. Competence and confident in own knowledge base, aware of learning needs and seeks guidance when appropriate
11. Previous experience of teaching of patients and staff
12. Able to critically review and communicate clinical information
13. Demonstrates skilled written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
14. Able to organise own workload and that of others. Sound time management skills
15. Experience in running nurse led clinics
Experience
Essential
16. Demonstrates clinical experience in relevant area of clinical practice
17. Evidence of ability to work collaboratively
18. Leadership skills
19. Experience of acting as a clinical supervisor, appraiser and mentor to others
Desirable
20. Project work
Personal qualities
Essential
21. Demonstrates understanding of Trust values