Job summary
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the defined sphere of practice the post holder will support patients throughout their dermatology journey, offering specialist knowledge and care to those with confirmed and suspected skin cancers.
This clinical nurse specialist will also be responsible for partaking in skin surveillance clinics, immune-compromised patient clinics and atypical mole clinics which involves the review and assessment of patients with pre-cancerous lesions
Main duties of the job
They will act as the first point of contact for patients and all members of the multidisciplinary team. They will undertake a range of duties to ensure the effective delivery of care undertaking specialist procedures providing advice and ongoing support.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- N.M.C. Registration
- Non-Medical prescribing qualification or willing to complete
- Registered Assessor
- Leadership programme or willing to complete
- Dermoscopy Course at beginners level
- Actively participating in theatre sessions and obtaining surgical competencies
Desirable
- Health related degree or willing to work towards
- Ability to work towards intermediate and advanced dermoscopy programme
- BSDS Surgery Course and actively participating
Experience
Essential
- Extensive dermatology experience
- Experienced in the delivery of nurse-led services
- Experience of service development and change process
- Awareness of NICE melanoma skin cancer and SCC guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of local guidelines and policy relating to Dermatology from working within the field
- Experience of working under patient group directives (PGD's), writing, amending and updating is also an advantag
Communication, Interpersonal Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge and skills in all clinical areas of dermatology
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and cohesively across all professional disciplines
- Implementation of clinical governance systems
- Evidence of autonomous work in nurse-led clinics or willingness to achieve this.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- N.M.C. Registration
- Non-Medical prescribing qualification or willing to complete
- Registered Assessor
- Leadership programme or willing to complete
- Dermoscopy Course at beginners level
- Actively participating in theatre sessions and obtaining surgical competencies
Desirable
- Health related degree or willing to work towards
- Ability to work towards intermediate and advanced dermoscopy programme
- BSDS Surgery Course and actively participating
Experience
Essential
- Extensive dermatology experience
- Experienced in the delivery of nurse-led services
- Experience of service development and change process
- Awareness of NICE melanoma skin cancer and SCC guidelines
Desirable
- Knowledge of local guidelines and policy relating to Dermatology from working within the field
- Experience of working under patient group directives (PGD's), writing, amending and updating is also an advantag
Communication, Interpersonal Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge and skills in all clinical areas of dermatology
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and cohesively across all professional disciplines
- Implementation of clinical governance systems
- Evidence of autonomous work in nurse-led clinics or willingness to achieve this.
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
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).
