About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established Skin Cancer Nursing Service at University Hospitals Dorset.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed clinician with a minimum of 5 years' experience in dermatology skin cancer and/or oncology, who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical support, advice and care co-ordination for patients with skin cancer, working closely within the multidisciplinary team.
You will demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and clinical decision-making skills, with a commitment to service development and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practitioner looking to further develop their specialist skills within a supportive and progressive cancer service. If you are motivated, proactive and dedicated to improving outcomes and experiences for patients with skin cancer, we would welcome your application.
Candidates who do not fully meet the Band 7 person specification may also be considered for a Band 6 Development Clinical Nurse Specialist role. The successful applicant would be supported through a development programme, with progression to Band 7 upon successful achievement of agreed competencies and clinical capabilities.
Interview: 12th November
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult) Recognised teaching / trainer qualification / course Post graduate qualifications related to Dermatology / Oncology
Desirable
Master's Degree or working towards Advanced Communication Skills training course Physical Examination course Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
Experience Essential
Proven track record of specialist practice in dermatology / oncology Experience in a managerial position Experience of initiating and managing change Working within multi-disciplinary groups and establishing effective working relationships in the workplace
Desirable
Representing organisation/ profession at senior level meetings and committees Experience of undertaking training needs analysis for staff groups planning and providing training
Other requirements specific to the role Essential
Demonstrate ability to work under pressure
Knowledge Essential
Developed specialist knowledge of clinical practice underpinned by theory and experience Evidence of continuing professional development and leadership of others
Desirable
Trust Policies & Procedures Working knowledge of hospital systems
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
Advanced skills in written and verbal communication including public speaking and report writing IT skills Ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise and manage own workload
Desirable
Appraisal skills Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites
Poole/Christchurch
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)