Macmillan Skin Cancer CNS & Team Leader
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Job summary
Macmillan Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist & Team Leader
Band 7, 0.8 wte
Base: SMH, with trust wide working
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced cancer nurse to be appointed as the nursing lead for our Trust Skin Cancer Specialist Nursing service.
The postholder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordination of specialist nursing care for patients with skin cancer through diagnosis, treatment and in follow up care. The role involves line management, clinical leadership and nurse led clinic work for patients receiving a cancer diagnosis. It also includes offering patients Holistic Needs Assessments using the Macmillan My Care Plan system.
We are seeking a highly motivated nurse with knowledge of and experience in supporting patients with skin cancer and strong leadership and management skills. We offer a friendly and supportive environment with development opportunities and all the benefits of being a Macmillan Professional.
Main duties of the job
To be the team leader for the specialist skin cancer nursing service based within Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. The post provides service development, line management and leadership as well as direct clinical input as the Skin Cancer CNS. It offers important input to the skin cancer multidisciplinary team (MDT) and as Skin Cancer CNS the role offers specialist nursing care to patients, and support and information to their carers. All care is holistic in nature and includes physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual and intellectual assessment and interventions.
The post holder will co-ordinate the care of patients with melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and other skin cancers supporting them and their families throughout diagnosis, treatment and in follow up care. They will act as key worker for these patients throughout the care pathway.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Details
Date posted
21 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
434-SCS6057425-A
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Employer's website
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