Lead Nurse - Oxford
29 days ago
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, • 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, • 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, • 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, • 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, • 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 Key Skills Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1