Job summary
The post holder has a distinct level of responsibility to patients with dermatological issues including skin cancer / in providing a comprehensive specialist nursing service to the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, working within a team of advanced clinical nurses. The post holder will work in conjunction withthe existing Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists and specifically provide advanced dermatological nursing care to patients with local and advanced cancer. To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the dermatological care of the patient with cancer acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff
Main duties of the job
1.1. To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the dermatological care of the patient with cancer acting as a resource and consultant to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
1.2. To contribute to the formulation of policies and patient information.
1.3. To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team to achieve a synchronized specialist service.
1.4. To help deliver teaching on specialist course, diploma and degree courses, as well as informal one-to-one teaching with staff
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :
2.1 To sustain a high-quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the disease. In particular to provide support, education, and counselling advice on treatment related issues with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
2.2 To collaborate with Cancer Care teams, both within The Trust and with primary and acute care providers to ensure a streamlined patient-centred care pathway.
2.3 In collaboration with the Lead Nurse, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, formulate and/or revise relevant policies and guidelines, and to regularly review them following changes/implementation. To always work within the policies and procedures of The Trust.
2.4 To sustain a high-quality specialist service for patients suffering from cutaneous side effects of systemic cancer treatments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification :
2.1 To sustain a high-quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the disease. In particular to provide support, education, and counselling advice on treatment related issues with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
2.2 To collaborate with Cancer Care teams, both within The Trust and with primary and acute care providers to ensure a streamlined patient-centred care pathway.
2.3 In collaboration with the Lead Nurse, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Clinical Nurse Specialists, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, formulate and/or revise relevant policies and guidelines, and to regularly review them following changes/implementation. To always work within the policies and procedures of The Trust.
2.4 To sustain a high-quality specialist service for patients suffering from cutaneous side effects of systemic cancer treatments.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- First level degree in relevant subject
- Higher degree or willingness to undertake one
- Teaching qualification/experience
Experience
Essential
- First Level Registration
- Wound care qualification
- Post-Registration Qualification relevant to speciality
- First and/or Higher Degree
- Willingness to work towards Higher Degree
- Experience in Dermatology Dermoscopy Training
- Dermatology qualification
Desirable
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Desirable
- Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- First level degree in relevant subject
- Higher degree or willingness to undertake one
- Teaching qualification/experience
Experience
Essential
- First Level Registration
- Wound care qualification
- Post-Registration Qualification relevant to speciality
- First and/or Higher Degree
- Willingness to work towards Higher Degree
- Experience in Dermatology Dermoscopy Training
- Dermatology qualification
Desirable
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Desirable
- Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
