Job summary
If you are a registered nurse with experience in Dermatology or Oncology then this is an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge in this interesting and varied discipline.
We would love to hear from you if you are enthusiastic, compassionate and committed to providing high quality, patient centred care.
We work very closely with the wider multidisciplinary team on a day to day basis including Dermatologists, Medical and Clinical Oncologists and Maxillofacial surgeons.
Our role is to provide specialist level nursing management and support for patients throughout their skin cancer pathway from diagnosis to surgery, treatments or palliative management.
This post will be for 9 months with the possibility to extend to 12 months.
This role requires an active UK NMC registration
Base Location: Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- The Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist will provide expert nursing care and psychosocial support for patients diagnosed with skin cancer (primary and metastatic disease) and their families.
- To provide specialised clinical practice in order to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, multidisciplinary care for patients with skin cancer.
- To act as a resource and to provide specialist advice and education to patients, families and health care professionals.
- To act as an advocate and provide on-going support for patients/families.
- To support the delivery of a comprehensive nurse-led service that is holistic in its approach, evidence based and meets the individual needs of skin cancer patients.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult)
- Relevant 1st Level Degree
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills course
- Post graduate qualifications related to Oncology, Specialist Palliative Care or Dermatology
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience at Band 5
- Experience of working in oncology/palliative care/dermatology
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of research and audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult)
- Relevant 1st Level Degree
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills course
- Post graduate qualifications related to Oncology, Specialist Palliative Care or Dermatology
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post registration experience at Band 5
- Experience of working in oncology/palliative care/dermatology
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of research and audit
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
