Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Lead Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide maternity cover within our highly skilled and well-established Skin Cancer CNS team. This is an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and motivated nurse to lead a dynamic service while contributing directly to high-quality patient care.
In this role, you'll provide clinical expertise and managerial leadership to three band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists. The CNS team works autonomously across a range of nurse-led clinics, delivering specialist assessment, treatment support and patient education throughout the pathway. The CNS team delivers a specialist, leading mole-mapping service within Imperial, utilising the most up-to-date imaging technology to support the early recognition and detection of skin cancers in our patients. You will work across all sites on designated days, collaborating closely with the MDT.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience in skin cancer and excellent understanding of systemic anti-cancer treatments. We are looking for a kind, dedicated and collaborative professional with exceptional communication skills and a commitment to advancing service quality.
As Lead CNS you will be expected to support team development, service improvements, and uphold the highest standards of patient centred care. This is a rewarding opportunity to positively influence patient experience and contribute to the continued growth of a specialist service.
Main duties of the job
- The Lead/Team Lead CNS will provide clinical leadership, service management and line management to the CNS team/ service.
- The Lead/ Team Lead CNS will deliver expert clinical care at an enhanced level and use their experience to support the band 6 and 7 CNSs within their practice and role.
- A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with relevant experience and post-registration education for working at an enhanced level within a specific area of practice. They assess, manage, deliver care, advise on, and support patients.
- CNSs have the autonomy to act and accept responsibility and accountability for their actions, acting as a skilled advisor for patients, or a resource for others.
- CNSs perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment using a personalised approach. This is characterised by a level of decision making based on detailed knowledge and understanding of their area of practice.
- As part of the multidisciplinary team CNSs can work in or across many settings, depending on their area of expertise and scope of practice.
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 to us 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 overviewsplease 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 overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC registration and a degree in related subject.
- oPost registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject at level 7
- oRecognised teaching qualification and Advanced Communication Skills
- oLeadership and Management course(s)
- oAdvanced Dermoscopy
Desirable
- oMSc or MA in related speciality
- oAdvanced physical assessment and clinical reasoning qualification
- oLeadership qualification
- oQuality improvement training
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post registration experience at band 7 or above, including relevant CNS experience.
- oExperience of leadership
- oExperience of teaching and assessing others
- oExperience of audit and service development
Desirable
- oResearch experience and publication
- oExperience of line managing others
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- oIn depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- oAble to demonstrate advanced communication skills and manage complex situations
- oAbility to lead and manage a team
- oExcellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
Desirable
- oAbility to lead and influence change
- oAbility to design and deliver education programmes.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oNMC registration and a degree in related subject.
- oPost registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject at level 7
- oRecognised teaching qualification and Advanced Communication Skills
- oLeadership and Management course(s)
- oAdvanced Dermoscopy
Desirable
- oMSc or MA in related speciality
- oAdvanced physical assessment and clinical reasoning qualification
- oLeadership qualification
- oQuality improvement training
Experience
Essential
- oSubstantial post registration experience at band 7 or above, including relevant CNS experience.
- oExperience of leadership
- oExperience of teaching and assessing others
- oExperience of audit and service development
Desirable
- oResearch experience and publication
- oExperience of line managing others
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- oIn depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
- oAble to demonstrate advanced communication skills and manage complex situations
- oAbility to lead and manage a team
- oExcellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft office
Desirable
- oAbility to lead and influence change
- oAbility to design and deliver education programmes.
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).
