Job summary
Within the Skin Cancer CNS team, we are seeking an enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated nurse to join this busy cross-site service. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the team and to gain expert experience and enhanced knowledge of Skin Cancer management in secondary care and develop key advanced CNS skills in an environment supported by experienced CNS' and MDT. This post will focus on both Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer patients through their cancer pathway. You will be expected to support nurse-led clinics and participate in audit, service development and improvement based on best practice models of care in response to patient feedback and audit findings.
You will have the ability to work autonomously while being supported by a team of experienced CNSs and MDT members delivering an exceptional standard of nursing care for patients and their families throughout the cancer pathway.You will have excellent opportunities to develop skills enabling you to practice at an advanced clinical level. You will play a vital role in ensuring the team complies with local and national policy, clinical governance and peer review.
You will work collaboratively with referring GPs and all members of the extended MDTs both internally and externally.
As a band 7 you will be expected to meet the essential criteria, possess the relevant post registration experience as outlined in the person specification attached.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist nursing advice, care and support to patients with, skin cancer and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers, both inpatients and outpatients in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team and in line with local and national targets.
- At all times ensure that the needs of the patient are placed at the centre of care delivery. Where appropriate acting as a 'key worker'.
- Work to improve the patient experience throughout the patient journey.
- Deputise for their line manager in designated tasks relevant to the development of role/clinical speciality.
- Act as professional role model, providing direct and indirect clinical care, teaching and research.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
- Post registration qualification(s) in specialty or relevant subject (Oncological related, Dermatology)
- Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience
Desirable
- Recognised History Taking and Physical Assessment module at Level 7
- Leadership course
- Training in the use of Dermoscopy
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to design and deliver education programmes
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant and substantial post registration experience at band 6 or above to speciality
- Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Experience of audit and service development
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing
- Experience working within nurse-led clinics and services
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
- Post registration qualification(s) in specialty or relevant subject (Oncological related, Dermatology)
- Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience
Desirable
- Recognised History Taking and Physical Assessment module at Level 7
- Leadership course
- Training in the use of Dermoscopy
SKILLS/ ABILITIES
Essential
- In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
- Ability to design and deliver education programmes
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant and substantial post registration experience at band 6 or above to speciality
- Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
- Experience of audit and service development
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing
- Experience working within nurse-led clinics and services
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).
