Surgical Skin Clinical Nurse Specialist | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Cambridge is seeking a motivated trained nurse to join their dermatology team. This role involves undertaking surgical procedures, providing leadership and education to staff, and requires strong skills in time management and autonomous work. The institution offers opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Discounts on travel

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously with excellent time management.
• Calm and assertive leadership skills with commitment to service improvement.
• Recognized expert in specialty with assessment and implementation skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake surgical biopsies and excisions under local anaesthetic.
• Provide leadership and education within the surgical team.
• Assist with patient treatment plans and histological results.

Skills

Surgical experience

Clinical leadership

Time management

Education and training

Education

Trained nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

We have a rare and exciting opportunity to recruit a motivated trained nurse to join our well established team in dermatology. We are looking for an advanced surgical practitioner to assist with skin surgery.

Responsibilities

• Undertake surgical biopsy and excision lists under local anaesthetic within an outpatient clinic setting.
• Work with autonomy and with excellent time management; collaborate to complete biopsy and skin excision as a nurse led service.
• Play a key role in staff education to develop skin biopsy skills and support service advancement.
• Provide leadership within the surgical team, including leading junior colleagues and teaching/education of colleagues within surgery settings.
• Assess, develop and implement specialist nursing theatre skills; provide specialist advice and liaison with other staff; deliver specialist education and training for staff and students.
• Undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area.
• Independently operate on plastic surgery patients to ensure high level of skin excision and closure; recognise when to escalate concerns.
• Assist with implementation of histological results and explain treatment plans to patients.
• Line management of junior Surgical Nurses within plastic surgery.
• Benefits from training to develop advanced practice with more complex surgery as required.
• Willingness to undertake surgery sessions in alternative locations within Cambridgeshire may be required.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Trained nurse with surgical experience in theatre; ability to work autonomously and with excellent time management.
• Clinical expert with calm, assertive leadership and a commitment to service improvement; keen to teach and inspire.
• Recognised expert in the specialty with ability to assess, develop and implement specialist nursing theatre skills.
• Willingness to undertake research and lead clinical audits in own specialist area.
• Clinical leadership experience including line management and education responsibilities.
• Training will be offered to develop advanced practice with more complex surgery as required.

What we offer

• Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching trusts in the country, with Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital.
• Vibrant hospital campus with facilities to support your skills and career development; our values are Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent.
• Fully electronic patient record system and opportunities for development; on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries, Stagecoach travel discounts, Park and Ride access, free travel routes between sites, and subsidised parking for eligible staff.
• Flexible working arrangements may include part-time work, job-share, term-time working and flexible start/finish times; discuss required hours with the contact person.
• We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Additional information

• Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
• Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment with line manager approval; fixed term applicants may also apply for a fixed term position.
• Due to Home Office immigration rules, student visa holders may have restrictions on full-time permanent contracts; see the ad for details about Graduate visas or sponsorship where applicable.
• For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough roles, applicants at risk of redundancy will be prioritised where applicable; interviews cannot be guaranteed.
• This vacancy will close at midnight on 24 September 2025; interviews are due on 2 October 2025.

Location and culture

Come Nurse with us… Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching trusts in the country, comprising Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for local people and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live. Our campus has a vibrant community and strong career pathways, supported by a fully electronic record system and a commitment to good work-life balance.

Expiry

This vacancy will close at midnight on 24 September 2025; the role may be closed thereafter.