Lead Nurse

• Work with the Practice Manager to audit and develop nurse-led follow-up services
• Supervise and co-ordinate all Dermatology clinics held
• Assisting Dermatologists and Surgeons with a range of specialised procedures such as general dermatology and skin care surgery
• Ensure compliance with relevant NICE Guidelines, BDNG Competencies and NMC Code
• Ensure compliance with Clinic Policies and Procedures
• Assisting in outpatient clinics
• Check referral letter, results and x-rays are available for clinical sessions
• Perform all aspects of relevant nursing care for patients including specialist dressing/bandaging techniques and the removal of sutures/clips
• Assist and chaperone patients whilst clinical examinations/procedures are being undertaken
• Assist medical staff with fine needle aspirations, core biopsies and take responsibility for the collection/labelling of specimens
• Provide high standards of care in various Nurse-led follow-up clinics including phototherapy, cryotherapy, acne clinics, PRP and related clinics, patch testing and assisting in minor surgery
• Support where and when necessary, with audits, triage of results and triage of referrals
• Liaise with other Clinics to share best practice and identify better ways of working in line with Company standards
• Embrace new technology and practice which will support patient care

• Experienced Nurse with 3+ years experience
• Experience leading a team

• Company perks – Perkbox rewards, discounted shopping and celebrations
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to wellbeing and free counselling services
• Ongoing training and professional development throughout your career at TDP
• 25 days of annual leave entitlement in addition to public holidays
• Contribution to the company pension scheme
• Employee discounts for dermatology/aesthetic treatments and skin care products

• Support the dermatology and aesthetics nursing team through research/ learning to compile and agree protocols, guidelines and care pathways for nurse-led clinics and clinic services.
• Advise the Head of Nursing / Practice Manager of any issues that may affect the provision of care/treatment of dermatology/aesthetic patients.
• Working within a clinic – continue in an autonomous manner, using an evidence-based approach to clinical practice and manage patients in conjunction with specialist clinicians.
• Assist in the creation of a robust, in-house training and development programme for nursing / care staff where patient safety and treatment needs remain paramount
• Engage and partake in responsibility for the development of competency based assessments in a range of dermatology and aesthetics skills undertaken by nursing staff within the Group
• Actively participate in driving standards to meet and where possible exceed CQC Regulation and Standards
• Prioritise Patient Safety through active review and implementation of excellent Infection Prevention and Control standards within TDP clinics, identifying areas of improvement and implementing measures to meet high quality standards

• Assisting Dermatologists and Surgeons with a range of specialised procedures such as general dermatology and skin care surgery
• Ensure compliance with relevant NICE Guidelines, BDNG Competencies and NMC Code
• Ensure compliance with Clinical Policies and Procedures
• Assist and chaperone patients whilst clinical examinations/procedures are being undertaken
• Provide high standards of care in various clinics including phototherapy, cryotherapy, acne clinics, PRP, follow-ups, wound care, patch testing, assisting in minor surgery etc
• Clinical supervision of junior staff
• Liaise with other Clinics to share best practice and identify better ways of working in line with Company standards
• Educate staff and each patient on how to protect their skin, prevent illnesses and care for skin diseases/conditions at home
• Embrace new technology and practice to support in the provision of out-standing patient care
• Work with the Head of Nursing to audit and develop nurse-led follow-up services

• Act as role model and promote excellence in nursing practice as well as promoting professional and clinical nursing skills within the Group.
• Be responsible for working within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and all company guidelines.
• Maintain and respect patient confidentiality.
• Work in accordance with local and national guidelines from NICE & BAD.
• Maintain an expert level of competence and continue with your own personal and professional development through relevant professional and academic study.
• Maintain accurate and up to date medical and nursing notes in accordance with Company Policy and NMC guidelines.
• Actively participate in your appraisal and in the development of a personal development review (PDR).
• Undertaking relevant mandatory training when stipulated
• Support the patient throughout their visit ensuring safe and effective care from start to finish
• Ensure patients and carers have received sufficient and relevant verbal and written information
• Act as patient advocate and strive for high levels of patient satisfaction
• Promoting high standards of clinical care to all our patients
• Supervise and demonstrate procedures to junior staff qualified and unqualified
• Assist in the mentoring and teaching of student nurses, bank nurses and HCAs within the Clinic
• Participate in multidisciplinary team care and contribute actively towards its successful management
• Provide strong, visible and accessible leadership and management for your staff

• Record biographical details of individuals in manual and computerised records
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of the department
• Prepare clinical area and department prior to start of any clinic undertaken and support the Clinic as a whole in this provision if required to ensure a smooth service.

• Ensure awareness and adherence to TDP policies, demonstrating this through role modelling and in response to poor audit results
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate excellent Health and Safety standards in accordance with TDP Policy
• Challenge poor infection prevention and control practices of others and report any breaches, using appropriate Trust mechanisms (e.g., incident reporting policy)
• Ensure support and action in relation to Clinical Governance measures. Audit, Act and Review to ensure adherence to requirements and implement measures aimed to prevent reoccurrence
• Disposal of clinical waste in line with Health and Safety guidelines
• Undertake clinical incident reporting as per TDP Incident Policy
• Always maintain patient confidentiality, adhering to GDPR requirements
• Participate in the undertaking of clinical audit to evaluate services and identify / implement improvements as necessary
• Actively promote a positive culture of equality and diversity with all staff, patients, visitors and external bodies

• Registered Nurse – level 1
• NMC Registered
• Teaching qualification or equivalent level of experience
• Non-Medical Prescribing
• Managing a case load of patients and nurse-delivered clinics
• Working as part of a multi-professional team
• Undertaking audits and research
• Writing and implementing protocols and guidelines
• Working as a Non-Medical Prescriber
• Implementing and providing health promotion

• A commitment to work within an advanced role embracing 'freedom to act' within scope of practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure, manage competing priorities and an unpredictable workload
• Ability to lead a clinical team in the absence of the Lead Nurse
• Ability to act as a resource (knowledge and expertise) at all levels within and externally to the organisation
• Ability to critically analyse research and apply the findings to the practice setting
• Ability to lead clinical audit and implement change
• Experience of clinic management and an understanding of pertinent human resource issues
• Commitment to practice development
• Computer literate

The Dermatology Partnership