Job summary
An
exciting opportunity to join the Melanoma specialist nursing team has become
available. We are a small, friendly, and proactive team based in Bexley Wing,
St Jamess Hospital. We are keyworkers for patients with Melanoma cancer and
are pivotal in supporting patients at diagnosis, right through to the end of
their treatment, whether this is through a curative or palliative pathway.
We
are looking for a highly motivated and diligent nurse who can work both
independently and as part of a team, who possesses excellent communication
skills and is passionate about improving patient experience for melanoma
cancer patients.
The
jobholder will contribute to the development of the speciality service
through audit, education and training. The successful candidate will be
offered an induction package, along with opportunities for both personal and
professional development. Relevant experience at band 5 level is required.
The
post holder will be responsible to the band 7 team leader, our offices are in
Bexley Wing SJUH. Some of our wards and clinics are cross site, due to this,
the post holder would be required to review patients at the Leeds General
Infirmary.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
02/02/2026
Planned Interview
Date
11/02/2026
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will work within the Melanoma CNS team and be a core member of
the Melanoma MDT. They will be responsible for a defined caseload of patients
from diagnosis of primary and recurrent Melanoma cancer to end of treatment
providing support management at key points on their journey.
The
team works collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team including
nurses, surgeons, dermatologists and oncologists. The successful candidate
will be present when patients are given a diagnosis of cancer, assist in our
face-to-face nurse led clinics and telephone clinics. They will conduct ward
visits both to our surgical and non-surgical patients and will troubleshoot
patient enquiries requiring specialist advice over the telephone.
Previous
experience in plastic surgery, dermatology and oncology is desirable. An
informal visit to meet the team and understand more about the role of a
Melanoma CNS is encouraged.
About us
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally,
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
Commitment to delivering high
quality evidence-based care
Commitment to working in a
multi-disciplinary team
Commitment to the clinical area,
valuing the contribution of all team members, encouraging a positive and
creative working environment
Commitment to own development and
the development of junior staff
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
The
Jobholder is responsible for the management of melanoma patients from
diagnosis. The Jobholder will support the patient through surgical and
oncology treatment pathways, routine follow up and palliative care. The
jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs,
the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the
setting of standards of care. The jobholder will provide specialist nursing
care and advice to the melanoma patient group and will contribute to the
development of the speciality service. The jobholder will ensure cost
effective use of resources.
PRINCIPLE
DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Acts in accordance with the Nursing
and Midwifery Code of Conduct
Clinical
Clinical
care delivery
- Provide a clinical lead and role
model to nursing staff by delivering high quality care.
- Undertakes clinical procedures
where dexterity and accuracy are required.
- Maintain a safe working environment
Responsibilities
for patient and client care
- Assesses, plans, implements and
evaluates care and treatments using specialist clinical knowledge and skills.
- Organises own clinical workload.
- Receives supervision of clinical
care and outcomes from Matron.
Freedom
to act
- Refer patients as appropriate to
other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Make clinical assessments and
treatment decisions within clearly defined policies and protocols
Communication
- Maintains accurate clinical and
other records using the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trusts documentation.
- Support patients and their families
communicating sensitive condition related information and ensuring they
receive required information to enable them to participate in their care
delivery
- Liaise with Community Services (as
appropriate) to ensure seamless provision of care delivery
Education and Training
- Provide training and education of
learners and other junior staff
- Actively participate in the
development of own personal development plan and performance review
- Provide education and training to
patients and their carers.
- Keep up to date with developments,
advances within the specialty
- Leadership and management
- Investigate and respond to
accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events
- Work with Matron to promote the
development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered
appropriate
- Under the direction of Matron
participates in or leads the development of specific elements of nursing
practice, reflecting the CMT and Nursing Directorate business plans
- Participates in the setting,
monitoring and improvement of standards and the quality of patient care,
including those standards defined in
the National Benchmarks for Essential Care
- Promote evidence based practice,
wherever possible
- Engages users and carers views on
service delivery and development
- Implement policy and practice
guidelines specific to the clinical specialty, proposing changes where
appropriate
- Contribute to policy and protocol
development for speciality area
- Exercises a personal duty of care
in relation to equipment, resource and stock control utilising equipment and
supplies appropriately.
Research
and Audit
- Contribute to the research agenda
- Undertake audit programmes specific
to client group, treatments and developments.
- Participate in clinical trials as
appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
The
Jobholder is responsible for the management of melanoma patients from
diagnosis. The Jobholder will support the patient through surgical and
oncology treatment pathways, routine follow up and palliative care. The
jobholder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs,
the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the
setting of standards of care. The jobholder will provide specialist nursing
care and advice to the melanoma patient group and will contribute to the
development of the speciality service. The jobholder will ensure cost
effective use of resources.
PRINCIPLE
DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Acts in accordance with the Nursing
and Midwifery Code of Conduct
Clinical
Clinical
care delivery
- Provide a clinical lead and role
model to nursing staff by delivering high quality care.
- Undertakes clinical procedures
where dexterity and accuracy are required.
- Maintain a safe working environment
Responsibilities
for patient and client care
- Assesses, plans, implements and
evaluates care and treatments using specialist clinical knowledge and skills.
- Organises own clinical workload.
- Receives supervision of clinical
care and outcomes from Matron.
Freedom
to act
- Refer patients as appropriate to
other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Make clinical assessments and
treatment decisions within clearly defined policies and protocols
Communication
- Maintains accurate clinical and
other records using the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trusts documentation.
- Support patients and their families
communicating sensitive condition related information and ensuring they
receive required information to enable them to participate in their care
delivery
- Liaise with Community Services (as
appropriate) to ensure seamless provision of care delivery
Education and Training
- Provide training and education of
learners and other junior staff
- Actively participate in the
development of own personal development plan and performance review
- Provide education and training to
patients and their carers.
- Keep up to date with developments,
advances within the specialty
- Leadership and management
- Investigate and respond to
accidents, complaints, untoward incidents and other significant events
- Work with Matron to promote the
development of nurses undertaking the CNO Ten Key Roles as considered
appropriate
- Under the direction of Matron
participates in or leads the development of specific elements of nursing
practice, reflecting the CMT and Nursing Directorate business plans
- Participates in the setting,
monitoring and improvement of standards and the quality of patient care,
including those standards defined in
the National Benchmarks for Essential Care
- Promote evidence based practice,
wherever possible
- Engages users and carers views on
service delivery and development
- Implement policy and practice
guidelines specific to the clinical specialty, proposing changes where
appropriate
- Contribute to policy and protocol
development for speciality area
- Exercises a personal duty of care
in relation to equipment, resource and stock control utilising equipment and
supplies appropriately.
Research
and Audit
- Contribute to the research agenda
- Undertake audit programmes specific
to client group, treatments and developments.
- Participate in clinical trials as
appropriate.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Current issues in healthcare
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent and experience within a relevant speciality
- Audit & Standard setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Current issues in healthcare
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and others workload
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Willing to undergo training as necessary
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience at Band 5 or equivalent and experience within a relevant speciality
- Audit & Standard setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1)
- Recognised teaching/assessing qualification
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
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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).
