Skin Cancer Support Nurse

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a dedicated Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. In this role, you will provide high-quality care to patients and support the Skin Cancer CNS team. Responsibilities include offering psychological assessments and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care. A nursing degree and strong communication skills are essential. This position promotes a culture of inclusion and professional development.

Benefits

Development packages

Culture of inclusion

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, ideally with experience in oncology or skin cancer care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support and advocate for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and support to patients throughout their skin cancer journey.
• Support clinical decisions made by senior nursing and medical staff.
• Contribute to discussions in multidisciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Psychological assessment

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Previous applicants need not apply

Overview

The Post holder will provide a high standard of care to patients, acting as a role model for the Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. It is expected that the individual will be able to work closely alongside the Skin Cancer CNSs to support and deputise in the absence of a Skin Cancer CNS. To provide psychological assessment, information and advice to patients with a skin cancer diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and support to patients, families and carers throughout the skin cancer pathway.
• Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans.
• Attend and contribute to Multidisciplinary meeting discussions and act as an advocate for patients receiving care within the skin cancer service.
• Support patients through the psychological impact of treatments and altered body image.
• Work as a team player and liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary team.
• In conjunction with the skin cancer team initiate and support innovative change in line with evidence-based practice, national standards and relevant reports relating to Skin Cancer patients.
• Perform Holistic Needs Assessments with patients at varying stages of their skin cancer journey.
• Ability to initiate appropriate and timely consultation and/or referrals, recognising one’s own scope of practice.
• Assess, implement and elevate programmes of physical, social and emotional care for individuals throughout the skin cancer service.
• Care for patients and their families within the framework of the NMC code of conduct and the department’s philosophy of care.
• Make a thorough assessment of the patients’ needs according to an agreed model of nursing care pre and post appointments within the skin cancer service.
• Formulate evidence based programmes of care based on an assessment and evaluation of patient needs.
• Implement or supervise the implementation of all nursing actions as planned. Measure the effect of nursing actions, taking into account the patients’ perception and amend the plan of care as required. Work within the department’s protocols and guidelines.
• Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters affecting patient care and ensure sound communication with a Consultant in Charge and CNS keyworker.
• Assist the team in all clinical areas to maintain and develop team morale by demonstrating support for colleagues and by showing high levels of enthusiasm and commitment.

About University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by our staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

How to apply

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kerry Rigby
Job title: Lead Skin Cancer CNS
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]