Specialist Dermatology Nurse Practitioner (Minor Skin Surgery)

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join our Dermatology team in West Middlesex Hospital. This role will also involve some cross site working in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. The post holder will provide senior clinical nursing leadership and professional development for the nursing and health care assistant workforce. The post holder will also provide teaching and education and be involved in the training and development of all staff. The post holder must have an interest and be able to perform surgical skills independently under the supervision of a Dermatology surgical supervisor.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for independent assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, prescribing and performing minor skin surgery, with access to a named dermatology surgical supervisor for escalation of cases outside agreed complexity parameters.  These include carrying out punch biopsies, Curettage and Electrocautery, Shave Biopsy/Excision, Ellipse Excision/epidermal cyst & Suturing within a Dermatology setting. The post holder will also be involved with the main nursing activities in the Dermatology department including Phototherapy, Daycare, Iontophoresis, PDT, Patch Testing, Wound care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which provides a more in depth knowledge of the requirements for this role. A Job plan is also attached to this JD. Please note that this role will involve some cross site working.