Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist Skin Cancer

You will work closely with and be supported by the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists and the medical team. The Skin Cancer CNS will be expected to work autonomously and undertake Nurse Led out-patient clinics. Including photodynamic therapy, topical treatment clinic, and pigmented lesion clinic. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will also be responsible for the delivery of diagnosis and will be expected to facilitate patient education, to enable a clear understanding of the diagnosis and assist the patient in making informed treatment decisions. Effective communication skills and sensitivity in breaking bad news is essential to this role.

Multidisciplinary team working is key, and you will work closely with the maxillofacial teams, Radiotherapy and Plastics, across the trust and affiliated hospitals. You will require a high level of understanding of each speciality.

Although working hours are generally office hours, flexibility and willingness to travel cross site is required., To work autonomously, undertaking nurse led clinics within the skin cancer service.

To attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, ensuring outcomes are met within an appropriate time frame.

Able to work as a safe practitioner, working within limitations and seeking appropriate expertise when required.

Independently manage and be responsible for a cohort of patients.

The Dermatology service is seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to deliver exceptional care for patients within the Skin Cancer service. The Nurse Specialist is fundamental to the service, providing bespoke nursing care for patients and their families.

You will be required to work cross site, at both Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals. Flexible working will be considered.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.