Advert:

Skin Cancer Specialist Nurse

Band 6

28 hours Monday to Friday

Contact

Sara Alderson 01913332307

Sara.alderson@nhs.net

An exciting opportunity has risen for an experienced Skin cancer Specialist Nurse practitioner.

The role will be a full time position based at University hospital of North Durham with rotation to Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sedgefield Community Hospital and Darlington Memorial Hospital.

The successful candidate with provide guidance, support and treatment to both Dermatology and Plastics patients who have been diagnosed with Skin Cancer.

The specialist Nurse will support patients predominantly in an Outpatients setting but occasionally will include supporting in-patient areas.

Interview date will be confirmed and you will be required to deliver a 10 minute presentation on the role of a band 6 skin CNS nurse in the first 6 months.

Main duties of the job

Support and clinically assess Skin cancer patients

Provide specialist advice to a range of Health care professioanls via written, telephone and person-to-person contact

Liase with other nursing staff and members of the multidisciplinary team in order to achieve optimum levels of care in relation to specialised area of practice e.g. when discussing treatment options and sharing care with other specialities.

Excellent communication skills and working relationships

Proficient in using information systems for data entry and updating patient records

Dealing with complex cases and interpret clinical information

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Support training and educational needs

Act as a role model

Comply with Health and safety, infection control and other trust policies.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary �23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the skin cancer team. We are seeking to recruit a compassionate and caring Clinical Nurse Specialist to support our Skin Cancer team to work across County Durham and Darlington Foundation trust sites.

You will be a registered nurse with significant post registration experience and excellent organisational and communication skills. You ideally will hold a degree or able to provide evidence of study at degree level in Nursing and you should also hold a current mentorship qualification. Car driver is essential.

Knowledge of Dermatology/Plastic surgery and experience of delivering care within these specialities is desirable. You must be willing to undertake all necessary training for the role.

You will have the ability to work independently and also as part of the Skin Cancer team. Flexibility in working days is essential to ensure service levels are maintained.

You will link and work closely with the Dermatology and plastic surgery team to ensure a seamless referral process following established guidelines and protocols between Dermatology, Plastic surgery, Maxiliofacial specialty and Histopathology to ensure our patients are well supported through their pathway.

Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Assertive and confident yet approachable and supportive manner
• Professionally credible
• Ability to work hours required
• Ability to travel independently between sites
• Flexibility in approach to work and in range of duties/ hours of work
• Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm
• Diplomatic
• Calm and objective
• Self Motivated

Special Requirements

Essential

• Assertive and confident yet approachable and supportive manner
• Professionally credible
• Ability to work hours required
• Ability to travel independently between sites
• Flexibility in approach to work and in range of duties/ hours of work
• Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm
• Diplomatic
• Calm and objective
• Self Motivated

Statutory Registration

Essential

• First level Nurse registered with the NMC

Qualifications

Essential

• First level degree in related subject
• Post registration experience in Dermatology and Plastic surgery
• Teaching/Mentorship qualifaction or equilavent.

Desirable

• Prescribing qualifaction
• Advanced communication skills
• Evidence of Masters level learning
• Post graduate qualifaction and/or evidence of study in skin related subject

Experience

Essential

• Relevant post registration experience in the specialist field or similar
• Experience of multi professional working

Desirable

• Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist
• Experience of audit and research
• In-depth specialist experience

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Post graduate experience including specialist area of practice
• Specialist knowledge and skills underpinned by theory and experience in Dermatology and Plastic surgery
• Knowledge of Dermatology/Plastic surgery treatment modalities & implications
• Ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture
• Excellent communication and counselling skills both in clinical settings and with other healthcare professionals
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated team
• Organised and able to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Ability to respond sensitively to situations of conflict
• Flexible and innovative
• Commitment to continuing personal development
• Well developed IT skills
• Ability to obtain and critically evaluate information to enable decision making
• Ability to deal with difficult and complex situations with sensitivity & compassion

Desirable

• Experience working with patients with a diagnosis of cancer
• Experience in teaching
• Lesion recognition
• Dermoscopy skills
• Evidence of advanced communication skills
• Understanding of audit methodologies
• Research qualification
• Skills in supervision and mentorship
• Confident & effective teaching / presentation skills

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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