Clinical Nurse Specialist - Dermatology & Skin

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Clinical Oncology Grade NHS AfC:

Band 7 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term 12 Months) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 282-P1315 Employer The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea Town Chelsea Salary £56,276 - £63,176 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 24/04/2026 23:59 Employer heading Clinical Nurse Specialist -

Dermatology & Skin NHS AfC:

Band 7 Job overview This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Dermatology Nurse to work with in an established team at The Royal Marsden. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate nurse who will be supporting patients and their families and carers while provide excellent nursing care, utilising skills, and competencies for patients with skin cancer and dermatological conditions. You will need to be keen to develop an expert level of skill and knowledge in the field of skin cancer and dermatology with at least 2 years relevant experience. This post requires a nurse to work autonomously but can also work well within a team. The post holder will have excellent opportunities for professional and personal development in a well-resourced environment. Staff wellbeing is important at the Royal Marsden, and we offer a range also offers a wide range of staff benefits. The post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision. Main duties of the job 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 practice nurses. The post holder will work in conjunction with the existing Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists and specifically provide advanced dermatological nursing care to women and men with local and advanced cancer. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information, please refer to the detailed Job Description & Person Specification These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the shift co-ordinator 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. 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. 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. To sustain a high-quality specialist service for patients suffering from cutaneous side effects of systemic cancer treatments. Hold expertise in wound care and support follow up care and management for dermatology and skin patients. To contribute to a nurse-led dermoscopy service for skin cancer surveillance. To maintain nurse-led and 'telephone clinics' whereby patients are provided with information and support and the problems and needs of patients, and their carers are assessed and appropriately channelled and referred to other services as required Person specification Education/Qualifications Essential criteria 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 criteria First Level Registration Wound care qualification Post-Registration Qualification relevant to speciality First and/or Higher Degree Experience working as a Dermatology CNS Dermoscopy Training Dermatology qualification Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members Desirable criteria Oncology qualification Experience in research Skills Abilities/knowledge Essential criteria Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members Evidence of working well in a team Ability to demonstrate self-motivation Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives Knowledge and understanding of quality issues Evidence of understanding the NHS Plan Computer Literacy (eg: Microsoft Word and Outlook) Desirable criteria Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills Ability to lead a team Ability to motivate others The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Please ensure your information is accurate to avoid errors with processing your application All applicants will be contacted by email to the address supplied on your application. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly and to ensure that email filters are set to allow our emails. Flu Vaccination - What We Expect of our Staff At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease. The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Job Description & Person Specification ( PDF , 453.0 KB ) Functional Requirements ( PDF , 136.6 KB ) Royal Marsden Trust Values ( PDF , 715.5 KB ) Workplace Wellbeing and Rewards Guide ( PDF , 1.2 MB ) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Jaime Nobbs Job title Lead CNS Melanoma, Skin and Sarcoma Email address Jaime.

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