Skin Cancer & Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist (Internal Only)

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Comprehensive occupational health and

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Skin Cancer/Sarcoma Nurse Specialist to lead care within a multidisciplinary team, coordinate complex caseloads, and provide expert clinical management and patient support.

The role focuses on holistic care, patient information, and navigating cancer pathways, with opportunities to mentor colleagues and engage in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Organise the diverse and often complex Skin Cancer/Sarcoma caseload with attention to clinical priorities and timeliness.
• Provide patient information and health promotion within the specialty and support holistic patient care.
• Make and implement advanced clinical decisions within the nurse specialist role boundaries and advise on best practice and treatment.

Job description

The Skin Cancer/Sarcoma Nurse Specialist will be responsible for ensuring a good working environment in which all patients and carers receive a high standard of care, leads by example. Organise the diverse and often complex Skin Cancer/Sarcoma caseload, efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. Provide patient information and health promotion within the speciality and adapts a holistic approach in patient patient care and support. Works within the boundaries of the specialist MDT's and assists with the navigation of cancer patient pathways. Makes and implements advanced clinical decisions about patient care within the limitations of the nurse specialist role. Responds to requests for guidance as to best practice and treatment. About the Role For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities. More detail about the role Are you a dedicated, experienced nurse who always strives to provide the highest standard of care to your patients? Do you have a particular interest in cancer care? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work within a multidisciplinary team including Dermatology, Plastic surgery and Oncology. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional, clinical nurse specialist team whose role involves providing clinical and psychological support for patients, with the assistance of our cancer support care teams. This is an interesting and varied role, where you will get to work with the different teams to enable you to develop your knowledge and skills in all areas, stages and treatments, of skin cancer and sarcoma care. The role involves providing high level, individual care at all stages of treatment, assisting in the coordination of each patient's pathway and the delivery patient focused, expert advice to support and empower patients with treatment decisions and act as patient advocate. Experience in Dermatology/Plastic surgery/Oncology is preferable. You will have opportunity to learn and gain experience through clinical reflective practice and continued professional development. Working Pattern: Full time; Rota Mondays to Fridays

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there. Salary is not the only financial benefit You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available.