PURPOSE
To work alongside the dermatology team providing high quality, comprehensive patient-centred care within the clinic settings. Answerable to the Lead Nurse you will be able to communicate effectively at all levels within the multidisciplinary team and support in the provision of care Consultations, assist in minor surgical procedures and in the undertaking of pre and post-operative care, providing information, wound care and clinical treatments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Responsibilities

• Assist Dermatologists and Surgeons with a range of specialised procedures from general dermatology and minor skin surgery through to photo dynamic therapy, mole mapping,  and more, working within limitations of recognised role
• Support patient pathways in Dermatology and participate fully in the treatment and monitoring of patients
• Work alongside the Lead Nurse in meeting service requirements in line with clinical governance.
• Engage with new technology and practices, promoting this amongst the team in the drive to improve patient services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant NICE Guidelines, BDNG competencies and company policies.
• Always uphold and adhere to the Nursing & Midwifery Council Code of Conduct.
• Act as a role model to junior members of the team
• Be able to organise own workload effectively to meet clinic and patient requirement
• Be aware of and adhere to TDPs Policies and Procedures
• Ensure compliance with NICE Guidelines and TDP Policies.
• Promote the TDP Vision and Values amongst staff to promote a positive, patient focused culture within the clinic.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Support the patient throughout their visit ensuring safe and effective care from start to finish
• Ensure patients and carers have received sufficient, relevant verbal and written information relating to their treatment / proposed plan of care
• Supervise and support junior staff, qualified and unqualified when and where necessary.
• Support patient understanding through the provision of education and resources to patients, their families and staff.
• Educate each patient on how to protect their skin, prevent illnesses and care for skin diseases/conditions at home.
• Assist Consultants/Surgical staff with the collection of fine needle aspirations, core biopsies and skin sample specimens that require labelling & testing for histology
• Be prepared to chaperone patients whilst clinical examinations/procedures are being undertaken
• Assist in the set up and preparation of relevant equipment, facilities and paperwork when necessary for individual clinic sessions
• Act as patient advocate and always ensure patient satisfaction
• Promote high standards of clinical care to all our patients
• Assist in creating a supportive and caring environment within the clinic setting