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Job requirements
Essential
25 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
A good level of physical fitness and dexterity sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.
- Other
Ability to work as part of MDT and provide leadership to the team.
- Other
Ability to communicate effectively to all levels across the department and the CAG
- Other
The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Other
Experience of equal opportunity policies and procedures.
- Other
To identify and take action when own or others undermines equality and diversity
- Skills
Ability to manage and develop a team
- Skills
Ability to use a computerised equipment management database system.
- Skills
Excellent organisational, prioritisation and time management skills – to manage own work area and work load.
- Skills
Good written and verbal communication skills including negotiation and persuasion skills.
- Skills
Good customer relations and interpersonal skills. Able to function effectively as part of a large team.
- Skills
Able to provide advice, instruction and training to small groups of staff relating to areas of own responsibility of work.
- Skills
Flexibility and ability to adapt to continuously improving systems of working.
- Skills
Ability to use MS Windows and Office (Excel, Word, Outlook etc.); to manage files and set up documents and spread sheets.
- Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of the risks to patients and staff arising from the use of a range of equipment used in dermatology
- Experience
Post registration experience in Dermatology
- Experience
Managing own patient case load alongside the supervisory consultant
- Experience
Proven effective budgetary management
- Experience
Experience of change management and service improvement
- Experience
Experience of providing front line customer service
- Qualifications
Educated to degree level RN, ENB 998, or relevant teaching Qualification
- Qualifications
Evidence of continued professional Development
- Qualifications
Leadership Course/Development Programme
- Qualifications
Post Basic Qualification relevant to area of practice
- Qualifications
Working at master’s degree level or undertaking a masters course
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Shape the Future of Dermatology Nursing
We are seeking an inspirational and experienced nurse leader to join our Dermatology Service as Lead Nurse. This is an exciting opportunity to influence and develop a forward-thinking service that delivers high-quality, patient-centred dermatology care across a diverse East London population.
We welcome applications from experienced dermatology nurse leaders looking for either a full-time role or a flexible, part-time opportunity. We recognise that exceptional candidates may bring valuable expertise while seeking a different work-life balance, and we are committed to exploring flexible working arrangements for the right individual.
Main duties of the job
- The role of Matron is predominantly concerned with ensuring the delivery of high standards of patient centred care ensuring the cost-effective use of resources. It combines clinical expertise, leadership and educational/research skills with managerial and professional responsibilities. The post holder will have overall accountability for the day to day management of the nursing service across the Whipps Cross Hospital Dermatology Outpatients department. The post holder will be responsible for the smooth and safe running of the whole service including budget control, clinical governance, staff development and training in conjunction with the service manager and clinical lead. The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the area for which they are accountable for. The post holder will be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Matron Dermatology with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Matron role. The advertised salary is £63665.00 to £70887.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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