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18 Week Support is seeking an experienced Dermatology Nurse for a part-time Lead Nurse position (24 hours/week). The role involves providing expert clinical leadership within Dermatology, overseeing site nurses, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Key responsibilities include advising on clinical governance, supporting nursing staff development, and maintaining safe and compassionate care delivery. The Lead Nurse will also coordinate administrative tasks, implement quality metrics, and engage in clinical practice. The ideal candidate will be a visible authority, a resource for staff and patients, and committed to enhancing nursing practices in line with best evidence.
Experienced Dermatology Nurse required!18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specialising in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for outpatient and day case surgery. We offer expert clinical teams to work in NHS departments during spare capacity, including weekends, to see new patients, conduct virtual clinics, follow up with patients, and perform various day case and inpatient procedures, such as Endoscopy. Our services cover a wide range of specialties, including Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Urology, and more.
Exciting part-time role (24 hrs/week) as Lead Nurse for 18WS within Dermatology.
The role will require to Be a visible, authoritative figure in your specialty, advising on new contracts and clinical governance. Lead site nurses, ensuring high standards of patient care. Oversee admin, operations, and support services.
- Provide professional leadership to nursing and other clinical care staff.
- Manage site nurses in charge and hold them to account for the delivery of compassionate, safe care.
- Be visible in specialties and act as a resource for both staff and patients/carers.
- Be responsible for developing nursing staff knowledge, skills and competencies.
- Ensure the development of nursing practice is in line with best practice and evidence.
- Support clinical supervision for nursing staff.
- Liaise with other members of the MDT to ensure seamless patient care through the development of protocols, pathways and standard operating procedures.
- Support the 18WS professional development and educational programmes.
- Attend monthly Senior Practitioners Forum.
- Develop an effective learning environment for all staff.
- Maintain own professional knowledge.
- Be responsible for dissemination and communication of the governance agenda within specialities alongside Service Delivery Managers and the Head of Governance.
- Provide professional advice on nursing issues and factors affecting care delivery.
About us
Experienced Dermatology Nurse required!18 Week Support is the leading insourcing provider to the NHS, specialising in clinical demand, capacity management, and waiting list initiatives for outpatient and day case surgery. We offer expert clinical teams to work in NHS departments during spare capacity, including weekends, to see new patients, conduct virtual clinics, follow up with patients, and perform various day case and inpatient procedures, such as Endoscopy. Our services cover a wide range of specialties, including Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Urology, and more.
Exciting part-time role (24 hrs/week) as Lead Nurse for 18WS within Dermatology.
The role will require to Be a visible, authoritative figure in your specialty, advising on new contracts and clinical governance. Lead site nurses, ensuring high standards of patient care. Oversee admin, operations, and support services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide professional leadership to nursing staff
- Ensure compassionate, safe care delivery
- Oversee site nurses, hold them accountable for care standards
- Act as a resource for staff, patients, and carers
- Develop nursing staff skills and competencies
- Implement care standards with Nursing Director and Service Delivery Managers
- Establish and coordinate quality metrics and weekly reports
- Review and improve outcomes from site contracts
- Engage in regular clinical practice within the specialty
- Supervise care programs with Service Delivery Managers and site nurses
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