Job summary
The post-holder will act as Keyworker for patients diagnosed with skin cancer providing a link between patients and health care professionals across primary, secondary and tertiary care and act as an advocate for patients/families
The post-holder will support the Band 7 Lead CNS to continually develop, implement and evaluate the Skin Cancer Service to improve and maintain standards of patient care and promote a seamless service within a multi-professional framework
The post holder will have excellent communication skills. The role requires the ability to work autonomously and independently but within an integrated collaborative team.
Main duties of the job
Ensure that the users of the service are actively involved in the development of the service and that their recommendations are disseminated to the MDT and the Cancer Management Team ensuring appropriate actions are devised
Establish follow up nurse led clinics for newly diagnosed patients and skin cancer patients undergoing treatment
Ensure their role reflects the core components of the clinical nurse specialist which includes: clinical practice, management, organisation, education, research and audit, taking into account the national cancer agenda and its impact on service delivery.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ward/department management as nurse in charge
- Development of knowledge and skills in dermatology nursing
- Proven Experience at Band 5
Desirable
- Scope roles relevant to dermatology specialism
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RN with current registration
- Willing to undertake Non-Medical Prescribing (or evidence of working towards)
- Willing to undertake minor skin surgery course
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Willing to undertake phototherapy course
- Willing undertake wound management course
Desirable
- Teaching / Mentorship certificate (or evidence of working towards)
- Participation in management development courses
- Post Registration specialist courses
- Degree qualification or relevant experience
- Willing to complete self-directed learning
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
- Evidence of ability to work independently
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ward/department management as nurse in charge
- Development of knowledge and skills in dermatology nursing
- Proven Experience at Band 5
Desirable
- Scope roles relevant to dermatology specialism
- Experience of carrying out and monitoring PDA process
- Evidence of management responsibilities already undertaken
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- RN with current registration
- Willing to undertake Non-Medical Prescribing (or evidence of working towards)
- Willing to undertake minor skin surgery course
- Demonstrate professional post-registration development
- Up-to-date knowledge of professional issues
- Willing to undertake phototherapy course
- Willing undertake wound management course
Desirable
- Teaching / Mentorship certificate (or evidence of working towards)
- Participation in management development courses
- Post Registration specialist courses
- Degree qualification or relevant experience
- Willing to complete self-directed learning
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good verbal communication skills with multidisciplinary team/clients/relatives
- Demonstrate the ability to deliver educational and clinical skills training
- Evidence of ability to work independently
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of dealing with conflict supporting staff through mechanisms such as clinical supervision
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).
