Clinical Nurse Specialist skin cancer band 7

Clinical Nurse Specialist skin cancer band 7

The post holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload of patients, providing specialist support, education and care to that specific group. Providing a high-quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of the patients and providers. The post holder will organise, prioritise and evaluate their workload based on the acceptance criteria.The post holder will ensure continuing responsibility in the assessment of care needs including setting standards of care and taking a lead role in evidence based practice, demonstrating highly specialised knowledge and expertise in the management of patients with skin cancer.The role of the skin cancer clinical nurse specialist will be Trust wide working on gate 25 the Oral Maxilo- facial service (OMFS) department and in the brand new Surgical Hub at Dewsbury District Hospital. The CNS will provide their own clinics and work alongside the OMFS Consultants that specialise in skin cancers.The skin cancer CNS will be part of an established team of skin cancer CNS's that work within the Plastic Surgery and Dermatology department. The post holder will work as with the Multidisciplinary team and cancer management team to ensure that the cancer service complies with the national standards for safety and quality.

Main duties of the job

Responsible on a day to day basis for a case load of patientsProviding holistic assessments : conducting skin checks while also assessing psychological, social and life style needs.Demonstrating good communication skills,Managing related clinic administrationMaintaining accurate appropriate and concise patient records, within agreed data bases and electronic systems.Support for patients and families in breaking bad news, allowing time for discussions of any other concerns, associated with the diagnosis.Referring and requesting diagnostic testsParticipating in one in stop clinics.Prescribing or a willingness to undertake the prescribing course.Review, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations, liaising with Consultants and appropriate medical team.Building strong working relationships with the OMFS Consultants, Skin CNS's and wider medical teams

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Job responsibilities

Registered Nurse

First level (honours) degree or equivalent

Evidence of education at masters or working towards

Evidence of continued professional development

Recognised Teaching qualification

Relevant experience at Band 6

Leadership and management experience

Knowledge of the role

Knowledge of the of the patients needs within the specialist area.

IT literate

Person Specification Qualifications

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.