Community Dermatology Nurse

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust delivers expert healthcare in people’s homes, community hospitals and local settings across the East of England.

Our nurses, therapists, clinicians, support teams and partners work together to provide coordinated care that supports independence, recovery and wellbeing. We believe people are best cared for close to home, in the communities where they live and belong.

By combining professional expertise with strong local relationships, we help people stay well, feel supported and access the right care at the right time. Expert healthcare, close to home, trusted by our communities.

Different ideas, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger and more creative and applications from all walks of life are welcomed. Our processes ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is committed to creating a modern and inclusive work environment. We actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce and maintain and improve their wellbeing. We also offer flexible working patterns and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.

We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.

Please note, the selection processes at East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right values and skills, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain watchful of candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills.

Before applying for this vacancy, please make sure you’re familiar with ongoing GOV.uk sponsorship eligibility criteria which will impact the organisations ability to provide sponsorship, whether this is currently or in the future.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Community Dermatology Service as a Community Dermatology Nurse. Working within a specialist community team and wider Skin Integrity Team, you will provide high-quality dermatology care to patients registered with West Norfolk GP practices, supporting individuals with a wide range of skin conditions to achieve the best possible outcomes.

The successful candidate will work autonomously whilst being supported by Community Dermatology Nurse colleagues and the wider Skin Integrity. You will undertake comprehensive skin assessments, develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans, deliver patient and carer education, and provide specialist advice and support to healthcare professionals across primary and community care.

You will be highly organised, possess excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills, and be committed to delivering patient-centred care. The role requires effective communication, collaboration across organisational boundaries and the ability to manage a varied caseload within community settings.

Join us and play a key role in improving access to specialist dermatology care and enhancing the quality of life for patients across West Norfolk.

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Manage a specialist caseload of patients with dermatological conditions within community settings. Undertake comprehensive skin assessments, clinical photography and diagnostic specimen collection. Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care and treatment plans. Provide specialist advice, support and education to patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Work collaboratively with GPs, consultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless patient care. Support the development of dermatology pathways, policies and clinical guidelines. Participate in triage processes and ensure appropriate referrals to secondary care where required. Contribute to audit, quality improvement initiatives, research and service evaluation activities. Promote evidence-based practice and support education across primary and community care services. Actively contribute to the ongoing development of the Community Dermatology Service and the wider Skin Integrity team.

Working for our organisation

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Manage a specialist caseload of patients with a range of dermatological conditions, delivering safe, effective and evidence-based care.
• Undertake comprehensive skin assessments, reviews and evaluations, identifying physical, psychological and social care needs.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised care plans in partnership with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide specialist advice and support regarding the assessment, diagnosis and management of dermatological conditions.
• Utilise prescribing knowledge and skills appropriately to support effective medicines management and minimise risks associated with medication use.
• Work proactively to ensure patients receive timely access to appropriate services, including referral to secondary care when required.
• Undertake clinical photography and diagnostic specimen collection, including skin and nail swabs and scrapings.
• Participate in patient triage processes and support the effective management of referrals into the service.
• Contribute to complex case discussions and multidisciplinary decision-making.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with Trust policies and professional standards.

Service Development and Quality Improvement

• Support the development and implementation of dermatology pathways, policies, protocols and clinical guidelines.
• Contribute to service evaluation, audit and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service effectiveness.
• Support data collection, analysis and reporting to monitor service performance and inform future developments.
• Promote and embed evidence-based practice across the dermatology service.
• Collaborate in the development of integrated care pathways in line with national guidance and best practice.

Education and Leadership

• Provide education, advice and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals to improve understanding and self-management of dermatological conditions.
• Support the development and delivery of educational programmes for primary care and community healthcare staff.
• Share specialist knowledge and expertise to enhance multidisciplinary team capability and confidence.
• Develop positive working relationships with GP practices, community services and acute trust colleagues to support integrated working.
• Demonstrate clinical leadership and act as a role model for high standards of patient care.

Operational Responsibilities

• Manage workload and resources effectively to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.
• Work across multiple community clinic locations as required by the service.
• Contribute to the effective running of clinic services, including appointment utilisation and clinic capacity management.
• Maintain stock levels of dermatology consumables and diagnostic equipment, ensuring appropriate storage, stock rotation and cost-effective use of resources.
• Ensure the safe use and maintenance of equipment used within the dermatology service.

Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.

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Immigration Status – East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against Skilled Worker visas. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.

Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.

Redeployment - Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register.

DBS - this post may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing and Interview Dates -This vacancy may close early if sufficient applicants are received.

Data Protection - A privacy notice detailing how we will handle your data is attached to this advert as a document. Your application will be transferred to our recruitment management system (Trac) once the advert has closed and you will receive notification then detailing how Trac will handle your data.

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