Dermatology Senior Nurse Manager

An exciting opportunity to become the Nurse manager of the Dermatology Unit at SWFT, the post holder will be responsible for overseeing the running of the unit and management of nursing team whilst also supporting the service clinically. We have recently located to a new premises in the centre of Warwick, this a newly refurbished unit which houses our dermatology team including consultants and secretaries. In partnership with the Dermatology team the post holder will lead on and develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service for dermatology patients who are being treated with systemic agents, phototherapy , minor procedures and biologic agents. The role requires close collaboration with all staff within the department, to ensure that a comprehensive dermatology service is delivered and further developed within the OPD and outreach services covering the South Warwickshire locations in Stratford and Warwick. Please note experience in dermatology is essential. Main duties of the job Be a clinically based practitioner who will provide managerial and clinical leadership to Dermatology staff in the delivery of evidence-based client centred care in both the dermatology unit and outpatient environment. In partnership with the Dermatology team, lead on and develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service for dermatology patients who are being treated with systemic agents, phototherapy and biologic agents. The role requires close collaboration with all staff within the department, to ensure that a comprehensive dermatology service is delivered and further developed within the OPD and outreach services covering the South Warwickshire locations in Stratford and Warwick. Have responsibility for operational line management of the clinical area responsibility and the provision of nursing leadership ensuring the effective use of resources and the development & maintenance of the highest standards of care and efficient service delivery. Be responsible for the delivery of RTT and cancer targets within the Dermatology remit. Manage departmental staff including appraisal, rostering, recruitment and selection and the supervision of learners. Be responsible for ensuring all care is delivered according to Trust Policies and Procedures maintaining contemporaneous and accurate records. By utilising clinical audit, research, supervision of practice and teaching they will monitor and improve standards of care by efficient and effective use of resources / funding., Professional / Clinical Provide sound clinical leadership and develop standards and support mechanisms for sharing high quality practice within the department and Trust wide. Ensure that staffing levels are appropriate to patient and departmental need by adjusting duty rotas and developing proposals for changes to skill mix and staff establishments accordingly to run an effective quality service. Prioritise and delegate workload appropriately whilst monitoring and assessing performance, as well as the work of individuals and teams. Provide visible, effective clinical leadership and management which foster teamwork across professional and organisational boundaries. Support the clinical governance leads within the Division by contributing to the development and maintenance of governance processes investigation of clinical incidents, risk management, policies and procedures. To have a thorough understanding of immunosuppressive, biological and systemic therapies used within dermatology disease management, including psoriasis, eczema, acne and urticaria. To provide biologic and systemic therapy monitoring by undertaking clinical assessments of disease activity in dermatology patients, including PASI, EASI, UAS, DLQI and PEST scoring, ensuring timely recording in patient care records and ensuring ongoing monitoring or patients eligibility criteria is met. To respond to queries from patients in regard to biologic and systemic therapies, including delivery of repeat injections and issues relating to efficacy and safety, such as interruptions of treatment at times of inter current illness or prior to planned surgery. To provide holistic care to all patients, assessing the wider implications of their disease and therapies and supporting patients accordingly. To recruit, input and monitor patients onto BADBIR where eligible criteria are met. To liaise and refer patients to other members of the multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, dietician and the quit smoking team. Be competent in assessing patients pre biologic therapy. To co-ordinate and undertake screening tests for co-morbidities (such as tuberculosis) and interpret and act on results, in liaison with clinical colleagues. Advise on disease and symptom management for patients within the speciality, in an outpatient setting. Evaluate response to interventions and cascade to relevant colleagues. Support patients to self-manage their condition where deemed appropriate. Provide education for those who will need guided support to self-manage and those who will need ongoing face to face support. Be responsible for educating and teaching patients to safely self-administer injection therapies when necessary. Identify and use educational strategies to deliver information to patients and carers. Participate in the development of patient focused education including training to support self-management and health promotion activities. Ensure a smooth transition through the systemic therapies to biologics (according to NICE guidelines). To keep up to date with newly licensed therapies through continuing professional development, including research. Undertake clinical competencies relevant to this specialist service and demonstrate expertise through NMC revalidation and at yearly appraisal. To oversee recording of patients initiated onto high cost record blue teq. Review process yearly and attend high cost drug meetings if requested. To communicate regularly with the high cost drug pharmacist and Biologic Lead Consultant to ensure that cost effective prescribing practices and being adhered to and proactively sought. Support the Head of Nursing and General Manager in the management and investigation of complaints and concerns identified in their area of responsibility supporting changes in practice as required. To act as a role model and work within legislation and Trust procedures, ensuring the compliance of all staff working within the unit. To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients / clients, visitors / relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations. Manage own workload autonomously, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment and information for patients. Manage Finance Secure effective resource allocation for departments activities and quality initiatives, including the updating of departmental capital and revenue equipment replacement plans at regular intervals to maintain continuity of service. Monitor and control the use of departments resources by ensuring that costs are contained within allocated budgets whilst achieving maximum value for money on all expenditures and implement a robust system for exception reporting. Monitor and control the use of departments resources by ensuring that costs are contained within allocated budgets whilst achieving maximum value for money on all expenditures and implement a robust system for exception reporting. Manage Strategy Promote the organisations Trust values and annual objectives, with particular reference to the Divisional business objectives, service strategies and developments. Contribute to the creation, implementation and evaluation of the Divisional service plans by reviewing performance against organisational objectives, identifying cost pressures and exceptions and proposing service developments to the Divisional Management Team. Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of Divisional service strategies and contracts by establishing systems to monitor performance at departmental level. Manage People Work at all times within the NMC Professional Code of Conduct for nurses taking accountability for professional action and ensure that other nurses within Dermatology do the same. Ensure nurse practice in the dermatology service is in line with trust requirements. Lead, negotiate, supervise, participate in, and manage nurse-led clinic services in relation to the specialty. Participate in the training and assessment of dermatology nursing staff, ensuring competency in line with agreed trust documentation Assess and monitor risk in own and others practice and challenge practice where appropriate. Exercise sound leadership and inspire colleagues, to improve standards and quality and to develop professional practice. Be aware of and keep up to date with current dermatology research and nursing practice issues in general. Take a leading role in the application of evidence-based practice within the specialty in conjunction with relevant professional colleagues. Recruit and select staff by defining future personnel requirements, determining specifications to secure quality people, and assessing and selecting candidates against Trust Values and organisational requirements. Develop and implement accessible clinical supervision for all staff. Monitor and evaluate sickness / absence trends and act accordingly in line with Trust policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with the Human Resources Department to proactively manage poor attendance, lateness, capability and performance issues in line with Trust policies and procedures. Develop individuals and self to enhance performance to achieve organisational objectives and divisional service strategies. Plan, allocate and evaluate work carried out by individuals and self. Undertake role mapping to establish the levels of competence for all grades of department staff. Develop and implement a performance appraisal system supported by a dynamic development programme to meet staff training needs. Create maintain and enhance effective working relationships by involving and informing staff of service developments, performance against actual plans, and future plans honestly, timely and sensitively. Ensure staff comply with Trust policies and procedures at all times and take appropriate disciplinary action to deal with staff who disregard these obligations in the course of their employment. Develop and maintain a robust system for checking professional registration of nursing staff on appointment and annually thereafter comply with Trust policy. Attend Trust and Directorate management meetings ensuring that essential information is cascaded to staff at department meetings and that staff concerns and good ideas are acted upon Manage Information Maintain records of patient information ensuring they are written in an accurate, legible and timely manner according to Trust policies, procedures and guidelines ensuring relevant clinical findings, decisions made, information given to the patient and any treatment, drugs or dressing prescribed are documented. Update patient information leaflets effectively involving the public and users of the service. Co-ordinate the review, development and audit of research-based policies within area of responsibility working with the relevant professional colleagues. Seek, evaluate and organise information for action by analysing data relating to utilisation of resources, identifying work flow patterns and making recommendations to effect changes to meet service demands within existing constraints. Exchange information to solve problems and make decisions by networking with wards / departments within and outside the Division and the Trust.

• Registered nurse
• Degree level or equivalent experience / qualification
• Evidence of experience working in an outpatient or acute setting
• Evidence of continued professional development through relevant accredited Dermatology courses Course
• Mentors & Assessors Course
• Leadership Course
• Evidence of successful completion of relevant clinical courses advanced assessment skills, independent prescribing
Experience Essential
• At least 2 years Band 6 experience
• Experience of managing staff, including recruitment, sickness absence, capability / performance issues
• Experience of multi professional working
• Relevant and up to date post registration experience within the speciality
• Experience and understanding of audit and evidence-based care
• Experience of working autonomously within the specialist area
• Flexibility to work within all areas of Dermatology
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience of delivering patient advocacy
Desirable
• Managing Projects
• Managing a budget
Skills Essential
• Significant clinical experience within dermatology
• Patient and parent education
• Experience of systemic, biologic therapies and phototherapy used to treat dermatological conditions
• Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in speciality
• Proven listening and counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes
• Ability to clinically lead and influence others Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Managing a caseload and able to use skills of history taking and physical assessment to direct patient care and experience of nurse led clinics
• Excellent decision-making abilities
• Knowledge of quality standards and relevant NICE guidelines, NSF CQUINs etc
• Ability to carry out audit and research
• Team player
• Undertaken clinical and nursing research
Desirable
• Proficient IT skills
• Ability to write reports, guidelines, protocols and policies, Flexibility to work at outreach settings
• Ability to manage own time and organisational skills
• Can demonstrate strong leadership and team working skills
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Is innovative, positive and has ability to stimulate a productive team
• Able to role model both clinically & managerially
Other Essential
• Up to date with current NHS priorities and nursing issues
• Passes Occupational Health Clearance
• Flexible and adaptable in meeting changing service demand
• Car owner driver
  
  Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.