Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, Band 7, skin
cancer nurse specialist nurse with an interest in minor surgery to join the
skin cancer service at Mid Yorks.
This is a Band 7 CNS role working in the new surgical hub at
Dewsbury Hospital, however cross site working may be necessary. The role will
be divided between the skin cancer nursing team and minor surgery.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an in-depth
knowledge of skin cancer. Specialist knowledge will have been gained through
previous clinical experience and the successful applicant will be able to
demonstrate evidence of this.
You will also have excellent communication skills, experience of
working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team.
The successful applicant will deliver surgical sessions to collect
biopsies or remove suspicious lesions from patients on a skin cancer pathway.
Experience is desirable however fully training will be given.
Main duties of the job
Participate in skin cancer
wellbeing events.
Support the skin cancer CNSs
ensuring the service is compliant with skin cancer annual peer review.
Participate in local skin MDT
meetings and support with the regional skin MDT meetings
Undertakes nurse led follow up
clinics for patients on a skin cancer pathway in accordance with current
guidelines.
Develops effective communication
skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal
and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required;
this includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required.
Undertakes Minor surgery for
patients on a skin cancer pathway to include curettage and cautery, punch
biopsy, narrow margin excisions (excluding the head and neck)
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for a defined
caseload of patients and will provide an effective and high quality
patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers
Organises, prioritises and
evaluates workload based on accepted referral criteria and discharge criteria
in line with operational protocols.
Will provide clinical, social and
psychological support to their patient group using advanced communication
skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach an optimum level
of independence and health
Will have responsibility for the
delivery of specialist nursing skills within complex pathways and will be able
to provide specialist advice and support to a defined caseload and to other
health care providers
Undertakes Minor surgery for
patients on a skin cancer pathway to include curettage and cautery, punch
biopsy, narrow margin excisions (excluding the head and neck)
Responsible for providing
evidence based practice
Will have responsibility for
leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of
care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary
team and developing excellent interdepartmental
relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality
improvement
Will ensure cost effective use of
all resources and appropriate governance management
Lead and promote programmes of
health education and health promotion relevant to service
Work within national policy
frameworks relevant to the service and trust local guidance
Review , interpret and act upon
diagnostic investigations and point of care testing which may effect, change to
individual care plans, liaising with appropriate medical staff where necessary
Deal effectively and
professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS as
appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from
complaints
To maintain accurate appropriate
and concise patient records within agreed databases and electronic systems
Contribute and lead the multi-professional approach in the
management of patients / carers within the specialist area in relation to
ongoing care needs
Act as a resource for specialist
knowledge for clinical staff on wards /
departments
Ensure effective multi-
disciplinary communication
Provide mentorship and
preceptorship as required to all staff in the team or students on placement
Produce an annual report for the
service and board reports / other reports as required
Ensure you work within an agreed
divisional work plan
Responsible for managing staffing
capacity and service need for effective clinical cover
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for a defined
caseload of patients and will provide an effective and high quality
patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers
Organises, prioritises and
evaluates workload based on accepted referral criteria and discharge criteria
in line with operational protocols.
Will provide clinical, social and
psychological support to their patient group using advanced communication
skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach an optimum level
of independence and health
Will have responsibility for the
delivery of specialist nursing skills within complex pathways and will be able
to provide specialist advice and support to a defined caseload and to other
health care providers
Undertakes Minor surgery for
patients on a skin cancer pathway to include curettage and cautery, punch
biopsy, narrow margin excisions (excluding the head and neck)
Responsible for providing
evidence based practice
Will have responsibility for
leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of
care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary
team and developing excellent interdepartmental
relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality
improvement
Will ensure cost effective use of
all resources and appropriate governance management
Lead and promote programmes of
health education and health promotion relevant to service
Work within national policy
frameworks relevant to the service and trust local guidance
Review , interpret and act upon
diagnostic investigations and point of care testing which may effect, change to
individual care plans, liaising with appropriate medical staff where necessary
Deal effectively and
professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS as
appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from
complaints
To maintain accurate appropriate
and concise patient records within agreed databases and electronic systems
Contribute and lead the multi-professional approach in the
management of patients / carers within the specialist area in relation to
ongoing care needs
Act as a resource for specialist
knowledge for clinical staff on wards /
departments
Ensure effective multi-
disciplinary communication
Provide mentorship and
preceptorship as required to all staff in the team or students on placement
Produce an annual report for the
service and board reports / other reports as required
Ensure you work within an agreed
divisional work plan
Responsible for managing staffing
capacity and service need for effective clinical cover
Person Specification
Personal attributes
Essential
- Calm and objective
- Assertive and confident yet approachable
- Personally and professionally mature
- Flexible to service needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First level ( Honours) degree
- Evidence of education at masters level or prepared to work towards
- Post basic qualification in specialist area ( if available)
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- Advanced skills training or prepared to work towards
- Extended/ supplementary prescribing
- Management qualification or prepared to work towards
Other
Essential
- Able to travel between hospital sites as required
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 6
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of teaching/ presenting
- Specialist experience relevant to role
- Multi professional working
- Audit and research
- Influencing change in practice
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Management of staff
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of role
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Knowledge of patient needs within the specialist area
- Understanding of the Trusts priorities that may influence role
- Understand the national specialty and professional agenda
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- IT literate
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Able to write a service report at Board level
- Able to complete a literature review and analyse and interpret data for the service
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection experience
Person Specification
Personal attributes
Essential
- Calm and objective
- Assertive and confident yet approachable
- Personally and professionally mature
- Flexible to service needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- First level ( Honours) degree
- Evidence of education at masters level or prepared to work towards
- Post basic qualification in specialist area ( if available)
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Recognised teaching qualification
Desirable
- Advanced skills training or prepared to work towards
- Extended/ supplementary prescribing
- Management qualification or prepared to work towards
Other
Essential
- Able to travel between hospital sites as required
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 6
- Leadership and management experience
- Experience of teaching/ presenting
- Specialist experience relevant to role
- Multi professional working
- Audit and research
- Influencing change in practice
Desirable
- Previous experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Management of staff
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Knowledge of role
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Knowledge of patient needs within the specialist area
- Understanding of the Trusts priorities that may influence role
- Understand the national specialty and professional agenda
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- IT literate
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Able to write a service report at Board level
- Able to complete a literature review and analyse and interpret data for the service
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection experience
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).
