Skin Cancer/Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist Dermatology
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
This position is an 18 month Fixed Term/Secondment/ Contract
The post is full time 37.5 hours per week over Monday-Friday.
We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced Dermatology Specialist Nurse with an interest and understanding of skin cancer/ Sarcoma.
The post holder will be a designated speciality nurse for Dermatology within the Hospital and will provide specialist advise to healthcare professionals, patients, relatives and carer's for both inpatients and outpatients. Within the scope of professional practice, extend clinical skills and knowledge to change the emphasis where appropriate of delivery of care and treatment in the patient's interests and clinical advancements.
Involvement in MDT discussions and managing patients follow ups.
The successful candidate will work in a friendly, close knit multidisciplinary team of Oncologists, Specialist nurses, surgeons, East Midlands Sarcoma Service and Navigator and admin support.
Main duties of the job
The successful individual will be part of the Skin Cancer and Sarcoma CNS team, working across UHDB sites
The post holder will:
- Provide high quality care to patients that require systemic anti cancer treatments and support for patients diagnosed with skin cancer and Sarcoma .
- Discussing surgical procedures and helping patients make informed decisions regarding their care plans/ treatments
The successful applicant will have responsibility for their own case load with support from the Consultants and Senior Nurse Specialists. They will ensure high standards of nursing care
- Participate in the NMC recommendations on the scope of professional practice and undertake agreed clinical practices following hospital, National and Consultant guidelines, offering support to skin cancer/ sarcoma patients.
- Participates in nurse led clinics:- Skin cancer education and support of new diagnosis.
- To assist with the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the care of the patients receiving treatments.
- Involvement with ward/day case and out patient settings.
- Excellent communication skill required- daily liaising with multiple hospital trusts, departments and a multitude of teams/ staff
Closing date of applications: 21 February 2024
Interview date: 06 March 2024
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Date posted
07 February 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
320-MED-1267
Job locations
Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
London Road
Derby
DE1 2QY
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
London Road
Derby
DE1 2QY
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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