Lead Nurse - Oxford

Main Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare for all Dermatology clinics held throughout the week in advance of need
• Assisting Dermatologists and Surgeons with a range of specialised procedures such as general dermatology and skin care surgery
• Plan and organise the workload of clinical staff to support the clinic sufficiently in line with capability skill and availability
• Work alongside the Practice Manager to undertake audits and embed necessary compliance measures
• Identify and enable opportunity to develop nurse-led follow-up services
• Ensure compliance with NICE Guidelines and TDP Policies & Procedures by all clinical staff
• Promote the TDP Vision and Values amongst staff to promote a positive patient focusses culture within the clinic
• Support patient understanding through the provision of education and resources to patients their families and staff
• Engage with new technology and practices promoting this amongst the team in the drive to improve patient services

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of relevant nursing care for patients including dressing/bandaging techniques and the removal of sutures/clips
• 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
• Educate each patient on how to protect their skin prevent illnesses and care for skin diseases/conditions at home
• 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
• Ensure 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
• Prepare specific equipment required within the Department prior to clinical procedures.
• Act as patient advocate and always ensure patient satisfaction
• Assist in creating a supportive and caring environment
• Promoting high standards of clinical care to all our patients
• Check referral letters results and x-rays are available for clinical sessions

Personnel Management

• 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
• Enhance quality of care by assisting with the management of change in nursing practice based on evidence/research
• Manage the activities of all Nurse staff ensuring that an effective service is provided
• Promote holistic patient care through multi-disciplinary engagement and team working
• Provide strong visible and accessible leadership to your team
• Actively promote the clinics culture with staff and with external bodies
• Alongside the Practice Manager ensure staff receive annual appraisal regular 1-1 interaction and staff meetings
• Plan and organise regular audits with team training refresher training and inductions with the Practice Manager
• Provide clinical supervision and guidance at regular intervals and where necessary / if required
  
  

Systems and Equipment

• Record biographical details of individuals in manual and computerised records
• Prepare specific equipment required within the department prior to clinical procedures using decontamination techniques prior to mandatory safety checks
• Maintain monitor control and order stock and equipment within the department reporting any deficit or maintenance required
• Prepare clinical area and department prior to start of clinic.
  
  

Clinical Governance

• At all times ensure Health and Safety Standards are adhered to by all clinical staff in accordance with TDP Policy
• Ensure you are familiar with and uphold TDP Policies in particular those relating to patient safety Incident Reporting Safeguarding Equality & Diversity IP&C
• Ensure processes facilities and services are in keeping with CQC requirements and any identified concerns are escalated accordingly
• Responsible for clinical incident reporting as per Company policies
• At all times promote and ensure Infection Prevention & Control Policy is being adhered to
• Continually monitor and review the work environment to ensure the safety of patients service users shareholders and staff
• Report any incidents or concerns appropriately and undertake investigation or action to mitigate the situation wherever possible
• Undertake identified audits accurately and factually and respond accordingly to results that fall below required standard
• Assist the PM in addressing any raised complaints or concerns with a thorough non-biased approach

Confidential Matters

• Ensure that you are familiar with and adhere to TDP policy and procedures on Information Governance. This includes disclosure of information records management and management of confidential information
• Always maintain patient confidentiality
• Ensure accurate appropriate and clear record keeping as per Clinic Processes
• Answer telephone calls courteously relay messages accurately and promptly and answer general enquiries by visitors

Professional Standards and Performance Review

• Participate in statutory and mandatory training as appropriate for the post
• Maintain consistently high personal and professional standards and at all times behave in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
• Take responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of personal and professional competence and to encourage that of colleagues
• Participate in own appraisal process including identifying performance standards for the post personal objective setting and the creation of a personal development plan
  
  

Additional Duties

This job description is intended to be a guide and will be subject to review/change. Changes made following consultation with the post holder.

Academic/Vocational Qualifications

• Nursing Degree / Diploma
• Current registration with NMC

Experience

• Significant post-registration nursing experience
• Extended practical knowledge of Dermatology
• Experience of delivering treatments in dermatology setting
• Knowledge of patient database systems
• Actively undertaking training to support care delivery
• Experience and knowledge of working in an outpatient / clinic set up
• Assisted in

Skills and Qualities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Passion for patient care and delivering an effective service
• Numeracy and administrative skills
• Organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrates a professional confident and calm approach
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Works to well established routines/procedures
• Able to develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships with all staff and patients
• Reliable attendance and timekeeping