Contents
Section
Section 1: / Introduction to Appointment
Section 2: / Person Specification
Section 3: / Job Description
Section 4: / NHS Lothian Values
Section 5: / General Information for Candidates
Section 6: / Working in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Section 7: / Workplace Equality Monitoring
Section 8: / Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

Section 1: Introduction to Appointment

Reference Number:LOTH/GR/B5/DERM/18A

Job Title:Registered General Nurse - Dermatology

Grade:5

Location: Lauriston Buildings, Edinburgh

Contract Duration: Permanent

Hours: Full Time – 37.5hrs per week

Closing Date:Friday 23rd March 2018

Informal Contact:Janice Lowe - 0131 536 2054

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This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Section 2:Person Specification

In order to be shortlisted you must demonstrate you meet all the essential criteria and as much of the desirable as possible. When a large volume of applications are received for a vacancy and most applicants meet the essential criteria then the desirable criteria is used to produce the shortlist.

Criteria / Essential / Desirable / How
Assessed
Personal Traits / Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Approachable and enthusiastic.
Have an interest in Tissue Viability and wound care
Commitment to professional and self development / Evidence of good problem solving
skills. / I, A
Qualifications
and Training / Ist level nurse
Current registration with the NMC
Be an active mentor / Previous experience working with
children. / A, C
Experience and Knowledge / A minimum of 2 Years post registration experience working within an acute setting
Computer literate / Experience working in a dermatology
setting. / R, I,C
Skills and/or Abilities / Must have worked within a team
environment and autonomously.
Ability to make decisions and use
Initiative.
Can evidence good problem solving skills
and has an ability to manage challenging situations. / Trained Phototherapist / A,R and I
Key – how assessed
A = Application form / I = Interview
C = Copies of certificates / T= Test or exercise
P = Presentation / R = References

Section 3:Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

1.JOB IDENTIFICATION

Job Title: Staff Nurse Band 5
Responsible to: Charge Nurse
Department(s): Dermatology Day Treatment Centre(DDTC) Lauriston Building
Directorate: Out Patient and Associate Services
Operating Division: NHS Lothian University Hospitals Division
Job Reference:
No of Job Holders: 10
Last Update: .27/2/18

2. JOB PURPOSE

As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will have responsibility for assessment of care needs, the development of care plans and the implementation and evaluation of these, ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.
The post holder has responsibility and accountability for maintaining both clinical and staff governance.
3. DIMENSIONS
The post holder is not responsible for managing the budget but needs to be aware of the resources available and the need to work within the financial envelope.
The post holder will have junior staff/learners reporting to them on patient care.
The post holder will supervise junior members of staff, learners, patients and carers.
The post holder’s primary post will be within the Dermatology Day Treatment clinical area.
The post holder may be required to work within any of the Lothian Acute Services pertaining to their field and specialty. (The acute areas include: Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Western GeneralHospital, St John’sHospital, RoyalVictoriaHospital, LibertonHospital, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, LauristonBuilding).

4. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION

5. ROLE OF DEPARTMENT

To provide a high quality, safe and supportive environment in order to care for patients within The Dermatology Day Treatment Centre meeting the identified physical and psychosocial needs of all age groups...
The Dermatology Day Treatment Centre has nurse led services providing holistic patient care and treatment in both phototherapy and dressings for acute and chronic dermatological conditions. .
The department provides education and support for dermatology clients and carers within the Lothian area.

6. KEY RESULT AREAS

Professional
Practice at all times within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.
Develop the role by using evidence-based practice and continuously improve own knowledge, following NMC guidelines.
Clinical
Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients to ensure delivery of a high standard of care.
Maintain effective communications with patients, relatives and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that appropriate information is shared and patient needs are met.
Work within the defined policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the Ward, Department Directorate and Division and report outcomes to senior nursing staff to enable monitoring of standards of care
Organise own workload to ensure that the interests of patients/clients are met.
Participate in clinical audit and research as required.
Develop and maintain a sound knowledge base and practice relevant to the clinical setting.
Managerial
Maintain departmental stock levels, through ordering of stores, ensuring the economic use of all resources.
Lead, supervise and assess junior staff/learners ensuring competencies are met whilst providing care to patients.
Supervise junior staff / learners and act as a source of advice to ensure their educational needs are met.
Ensure patients property and valuables that are received by the department for safekeeping are secured and processed as division policy.
Recognise importance of resolving complaints timeously and effectively at local level and escalate as appropriate.
Participate in orientation and appraisal of junior colleagues and learners.
Education
Demonstrate a commitment to personal continuing professional development and actively participate in professional personal development plans.
Participate in teaching programmes, mentoring of junior colleagues and learners.

7a. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY

.
Generic / Specialised / Very Specialised
Glucometer / Resus trolley
Suction equipment / Defibrilator
Telivision / Blood Pressure Machine / Doppler
Fridge / IVAC - Thermometer / PUVA machine – Psoralen ultra violet A band (Phototherapy)
Database /Computers / Infusion Devices – Alaris, Asena, Grazeby. / UVB – Ultraviolet B: Broad band/narrow band
Fire Equipment / Nail Clippers
Walking Aids (Zimmer, Gutta Frame, Crutches, Walking Sticks) / Hand and foot PUVA/UVB – Localised ultra violet treatment using Psoralen lotion/Tablets if required
Oxygen Cylinders
Wheelchairs
Akrow mobile adjustable drop leg treatment couch
7b. SYSTEMS
Maintenance of patient records Paperlite introduced 15/5/2017
Patient administration system
Human Resource administration system – update training template
APEX Laboratory System – results of specimens
DATIX Intranet – to report incidents
Trak
Internet/Intranet for both work and personal use.
TURAS professional development system.

8. ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK

The Post holders work is generated from the patients needs, the services within the division, legislation and performance indicators set by the Scottish Executive Health Department. The outcome of this will benefit the quality of the service to the patient.
The post holder will be responsible to the Charge Nurse who will provide clinical guidance, professional management, work review and formal appraisal of performance.
The Charge Nurse will assign workload however the post holder will have responsibility for managing their defined workload within their professional body.
9. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
Analysis and assessment of patient condition to establish the continuing care plan.
Work within ones own limitations
Work within NMC Scope of Practice..

10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB

Achieving a balance between the demands of direct patient care within existing resources in a complex dynamic clinical area.
Maintaining up-to-date clinical skills and knowledge.
Addressing the equality and diversity needs of patients and staff.
11. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Internal:
The post holder will be expected to communicate and liaise with the patient, their relatives and the multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of care.
Communicate with the Senior Nurse/Ward Manager regarding patient condition, workload issues and personal development.
Communicate with other relevant departments, which will include Estates, Supplies, Human Resources, Fire Officer, Infection Control, education departments Health and Safety regarding issues in clinical area and personal development.
External:
Social Services regarding patient discharge.
Scottish Ambulance Service regarding patient transport.
Community Health Practitioners regarding patient care.
12. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB
Physical Skills:
12-lead ECGs.
Intravenous cannulae / venepuncture.
Intravenous additives.
Blood Glucose monitoring.
Basic life support.
Semi-automatic Defibrillator
Physical Demands:
Patient movement with use of mechanical aides, manoeuvre patients.
Huge daily patient turnover
Push wheelchairs.
Stand/walking for the majority of shift.
Kneeling and bending to apply dressings
Activities of daily living.
Mental Demands:
Concentration required when checking documents/patient notes and calculating drug dosages, whilst subject to frequent interruptions from patient/relatives/team members.
Concentration required when calculating and administrating phototherapy.
Concentration required when observing patient behaviours, which may be unpredictable due to psychological factors.
Time management.
Communication difficulties (multicultural, deaf, blind)
Developed leadership skills.
Developed responsibility skills.
Service changes.
Organisational changes
Workforce planning
Emotional Demands:
Communicating with psychologically distressed/anxious/worried patients/relatives.
Communicating complex issues with the multidisciplinary team.
Caring for patients following receipt of bad news.
Concentration required when observing patient behaviours, which may be unpredictable due to psychological factors
Striking a balance between providing sufficient support and promoting independence in care of patient with a long term skin condition.
Retaining a professional sense of distance whilst still being able to empathize with and support the patient with a chronic disease who may have been attending for 40 years or more
Managing Child protection issues with children
Working with both adults and paediatrics
Personal / interpersonal stressors.
Spiritual.
Working Conditions:
Exposure to body fluids several times each shift.
Exposure to verbal aggression
Temperature / air quality of working environment

13. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

First Level Registered Nurse (adult) with a minimum of 1 year post registration experience
Evidence of team working skills with ability to work using own initiative.
Effective listening and interpersonal skills.
Time management skills/ability to prioritise workload.
14. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT
A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom the job description applies.
Job Holder’s Signature:
Head of Department Signature: Janice Lowe / Date:
Date 15/5/2017

Section 4: NHS Lothian Values into Action

NHS Lothian is determined to improve the way their staff works so they have developed a set of common values and ways of working which they now need to turn into everyday reality - to the benefit of everyone working in the organisation and, most importantly, to the benefit of their patients.

Our Values are:

  • Quality
  • Dignity and Respect
  • Care and Compassion
  • Openness, Honesty and Responsibility
  • Teamwork

Throughout the recruitment process candidates will need to demonstrate they meet all of Our Values.

More information on Our Values can be found by clicking on the link at the bottom of our Careers website front page:

Section 5: General Information for Candidates

Data Protection Act 1998

Please note that any personal information obtained from you throughout the recruitment process will be collected, stored and used in line with the Data Protection Act 1998. Information will be available to the recruiting manager and to the Human Resource staff.

Counter Fraud

NHS Lothian is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end will use the information you have provided on your application form for the prevention and detection of fraud. It will also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for these purposes. More detail on this responsibility is on NHS Lothian’s intranet (Counter-Fraud and Theft page) and further information is available on the Audit Scotland website:

References

All jobs are only offered following receipt of two satisfactory written references. At least one reference must be from your current/most recent employer, or your course tutor if you are currently a student. If you have not been employed or have been out of employment for a considerable period of time, you may give the name of someone who knows you well enough to confirm information given and to comment on your ability to do the job.

Disclosure Scotland

Where a Disclosure or Protection of Vulnerable Groups Check is deemed necessary for a post, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an appropriate check. Further details on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders are available from the recruitment centre.

Work Visa

If you require a Work Visa, please seek further guidance on current immigration rules which can be found on the Home Office website: or visit our Careers website:

Overseas Registration and Qualifications

NHS Lothian will check you have the necessary professional registration, where appropriate. If you require a qualification for this role but are not regulated by a professional body (e.g. NMC, GMC, HCPC etc), you will need to provide an official translation, notarised by a solicitor, of your overseas qualifications to be checked by the recruiting manager. Please ensure that this is available before applying for this post.

Job Interview Guarantee Scheme

As a Disability Symbol user we recognise the contribution that all individuals can make to the organisation regardless of their abilities. As part of our ongoing commitment to extending employment opportunities, all applicants who are disabled and who meet the minimum criteria expressed in the job description will be guaranteed an interview.

Terms and Conditions

For an overview of our Agenda for Change terms and conditions please click on this link:

Travel Expenses

Travel expenses are not normally reimbursed for interviews, if you are selected for interview and wish to enquire about the possibility of being reimbursed then the request should be directed to the recruiting manager or interview panel chair.

Application Form Completion

The purpose of an application form is to help evidence that the applicant has all the requirements applicable to carry out the job applied for.

Once in receipt of the application pack it is essential to read both the job description and person specification to gain a full understanding of what the job entails and the minimum criteria required.

Please note for equal opportunity purposes NHS Lothian do not accept CV’s as a form of application.

For general help and advice on how to complete an application form please visit our careers website:

Section 6: Working in Edinburgh and the Lothians

NHS Lothian offers excellent career prospects and a wide range of job opportunities for potential employees. It employs approximately 24,000 staff and offers training and development opportunities as well as excellent staff benefits.

The information provided below aims to help support and guide both prospective applicants and new employees unfamiliar with Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Edinburgh and the Lothians

Edinburgh and the Lothians are on the eastern side of Scotland’s central belt in the heart of the country. Four main areas make up Edinburgh and the Lothians – Edinburgh, East, Mid and West Lothian.

NHS Lothian serves a population of approximately 850,000 people living in and around Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital city. The geographical area known as Lothian region covers 700 square miles, comprising the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian.

It is a region of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the splendour of Edinburgh to the beauty and variety of the hills, countryside and coastline. The nearest major town outside of Edinburgh is Livingston, a thriving location in the heart of West Lothian. As well as many sites of historic interest, the region boasts a host of recreational activities for all ages.

For further information on relocating Edinburgh please visit our careers website:

Section 7: Workplace Equality Monitoring

NHS Lothian is committed to supporting and promoting dignity at work by creating an inclusive working environment. We believe that all staff should be able to fulfil their potential in a workplace free from discrimination and harassment where diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds are valued.

In order to measure and monitor our performance as an equal opportunities employer, it is important that we collect, store and analyse data about staff. Personal, confidential information will be collected and used to help us to understand the make-up of our workforce which will enable us to make comparisons locally, regionally and nationally.

Section 8: Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

NHS Lothian considers that it has an important role to play as a major employer and provider of services in Lothian and accepts its obligations both legal and moral by stating commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and elimination of discrimination.

The objectives of its policy are that no person or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, disability, marital status, age, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), creed, sexuality, responsibility for dependants, political party or trade union membership or activity, HIV/AIDS status or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.