Dermatology Staff Nurse

To promote the health and wellbeing amongst dermatology patients. Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs. Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs. Plan, assess, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs utilising prescribing skills if qualified to do so. To support the Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialists in the co-ordination of complex and continuing care packages. Maintain accurate records in accordance with NMC. Attend a multi-disciplinary meeting if appropriate. To communicate and collaborate with other members of Dermatology team, voluntary and statutory organisations to support individual patient care. To establish and maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and carers in complex and potentially challenging situations. To competently perform clinical skills related to the post. To be professionally responsible for a delegated caseload under the supervision of the Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialist. To assess health needs at individual and community level. To undertake chronic skin disease management reviews using appropriate templates. To work without direct supervision.