Junior Charge Nurse Dermatology Outpatients, Band 6
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Junior Charge Nurse/Sister to join our dynamic and friendly team in a well- established department. To meet the ongoing demand on the service, this outpatients unit is open 7 days.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individual who has significant experience in Dermatology and would like to progress professionally within this specialty. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and will deputise for their manager co-ordinating the day to day clinical, managerial and educational requirements in the area, whilst delivering and overseeing high standards of specialist care to patients who attend our busy department with a wide range of Dermatological conditions. The post holder will require significant Dermatology experience and be responsible for delivering care in all areas of Dermatology Outpatients such as Day care / Phototherapy, assisting in theatre during minor operations and MOH’s, providing clinical knowledge and expertise to their team, whilst co-ordinating and delivering high quality care. You will act as a role model and support to the rest of the team using your own initiative and problem solving skills. You will need to be flexible and resilient in order to cope with the demands of the service.
The post holder will be a clearly identifiable senior clinical and managerial staff member, and team leader. They will have significant experience and be responsible for delivering care in all areas of Dermatology Outpatients such as Day care / Phototherapy, assisting in theatre during minor operations, providing clinical knowledge and expertise to their team, whilst co-ordinating and delivering high quality care. They will be a role model and lead on specific projects / management functions as delegated by the Clinic Senior Sister or Matron. They will uphold the identified Trust values at all times.
In this role as Senior Sister/ Junior Charge Nurse, they will be the assigned deputy for their manager, co-ordinating the clinical, managerial and education requirements for the area on a day to day basis.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Clinical Responsibilities
Phototherapy – will possess certificate of course attendance and be signed off as competent.
Complex application of and co-ordination of Dermatological treatments including Day care treatments.
Long term condition management including experience of providing holistic support to individuals living with chronic health care needs.
Wound care and advice including suture removal.
Administering medications including injections.
Maintaining good time management and personal organisation.
Providing cover for colleagues in all clinical areas as required.
Leadership and Management
Manage the day to day staffing arrangements and rotas, to ensure safe levels of practice.
Be a shift co-ordinator on a regular basis where appropriate.
Ensure all staff are aware of and adhere to all trust Protocols of care
Take continuing responsibility for the Ward / Department in absence of the manager.
Lead and manage their own clinical team within general clinical areas, and of the total team in the absence of the manager, in line with Trust values.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
