This Macmillan Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist post sits within the cancer service on the Isle of Wight, where the team covers island patients and works with mainland cancer centres. The core of the work is acting as key worker for people with skin cancer and their families, co-ordinating care through the cancer pathway and supporting other clinicians. The post works at an advanced level alongside Lighthouse clinic and the skin cancer multidisciplinary team, with full or part-time hours. Entry requires NMC registration with five years' post-basic experience.
What the job involves
- Act as key worker for patients with skin cancer and their families, co-ordinating care across the island pathway
- Deliver cancer waiting targets and manage patients' cancer pathways
- Carry out advanced clinical assessments, complex wound care and critical clinical nursing interventions
- Liaise with the Portsmouth Hospital Trust specialist MDT and external consultants to support safe care on the island
- Prevent or expedite admissions for patients with oncological emergenciesArrange vital medications and treatment plans
- Support patients during breaking bad news and ensure MDT outcomes are actioned without delay
- Provide patient information, signposting and psychological support
- Act as specialist resource and provide clinical nursing leadership for staff in acute and community services
- Communicate expertly with patients so they can make informed choices about their care
- Lead clinical audits and research in the specialty, sharing good practice across the trust
- Contribute to professional innovation in the specialty and to metastatic breast cancer services across the Trust
Qualifications
- Specialist study at level 7 or a master's-level qualification
- ENB 998 or a teaching qualification
Registration & licences
- Registered nurse, entry on part 1 or part 12 of the NMC register
Experience
- Five years' post-basic clinical experience
- Minimum of three years' professional practice in clinical haematology or oncology
Skills & knowledge
- Cancer care, palliative care or haematology specialist training or knowledge
- Sound knowledge of the specialty
Other
- Evidence of professional development relevant to the specialty
- Evidence of continuing professional development and training
What’s offered
- Onsite day nursery
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Discounts at local businesses and gyms
- Opportunity to hire the Trust's beach hut in Ryde
- Flexible working opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
