Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time, Band 7, skin cancer nurse specialist nurse with an interest in minor surgery to join the skin cancer service at Mid Yorks. This is a Band 7 CNS role working in the new surgical hub at Dewsbury Hospital, however cross site working may be necessary. The role will be divided between the skin cancer nursing team and minor surgery. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of skin cancer. Specialist knowledge will have been gained through previous clinical experience and the successful applicant will be able to demonstrate evidence of this. You will also have excellent communication skills, experience of working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will deliver surgical sessions to collect biopsies or remove suspicious lesions from patients on a skin cancer pathway. Experience is desirable however fully training will be given. Main duties of the job Participate in skin cancer wellbeing events. Support the skin cancer CNSs ensuring the service is compliant with skin cancer annual peer review. Participate in local skin MDT meetings and support with the regional skin MDT meetings Undertakes nurse led follow up clinics for patients on a skin cancer pathway in accordance with current guidelines. Develops effective communication skills with colleagues both internally and/or externally, in verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods, adapting to changing parameters as required; this includes thorough accurate documentation in patient records as required. Undertakes Minor surgery for patients on a skin cancer pathway to include curettage and cautery, punch biopsy, narrow margin excisions (excluding the head and neck) About us We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. 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Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Flexible working Reference number C9377-SURG2276 Job locations Dewsbury & District Hospital Halifax Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 4HS Job description Job responsibilities Responsibility for a defined caseload of patients and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers Organises, prioritises and evaluates workload based on accepted referral criteria and discharge criteria in line with operational protocols. Will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patient group using advanced communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach an optimum level of independence and health Will have responsibility for the delivery of specialist nursing skills within complex pathways and will be able to provide specialist advice and support to a defined caseload and to other health care providers Undertakes Minor surgery for patients on a skin cancer pathway to include curettage and cautery, punch biopsy, narrow margin excisions (excluding the head and neck) Responsible for providing evidence based practice Will have responsibility for leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and developing excellent interdepartmental relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality improvement Will ensure cost effective use of all resources and appropriate governance management Lead and promote programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to service Work within national policy frameworks relevant to the service and trust local guidance Review, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations and point of care testing which may effect, change to individual care plans, liaising with appropriate medical staff where necessary Deal effectively and professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS as appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from complaints To maintain accurate appropriate and concise patient records within agreed databases and electronic systems Contribute and lead the multi-professional approach in the management of patients / carers within the specialist area in relation to ongoing care needs Act as a resource for specialist knowledge for clinical staff on wards / departments Ensure effective multi- disciplinary communication Provide mentorship and preceptorship as required to all staff in the team or students on placement Produce an annual report for the service and board reports / other reports as required Ensure you work within an agreed divisional work plan Responsible for managing staffing capacity and service need for effective clinical cover Job description Job responsibilities Responsibility for a defined caseload of patients and will provide an effective and high quality patient-focused service that is sensitive to the needs of users and providers Organises, prioritises and evaluates workload based on accepted referral criteria and discharge criteria in line with operational protocols. Will provide clinical, social and psychological support to their patient group using advanced communication skills, education and health promotion to enable them to reach an optimum level of independence and health Will have responsibility for the delivery of specialist nursing skills within complex pathways and will be able to provide specialist advice and support to a defined caseload and to other health care providers Undertakes Minor surgery for patients on a skin cancer pathway to include curettage and cautery, punch biopsy, narrow margin excisions (excluding the head and neck) Responsible for providing evidence based practice Will have responsibility for leading identified and agreed aspects of the service, in the development of care systems, protocols and guidelines working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and developing excellent interdepartmental relationships with excellent communication with a focus on quality improvement Will ensure cost effective use of all resources and appropriate governance management Lead and promote programmes of health education and health promotion relevant to service Work within national policy frameworks relevant to the service and trust local guidance Review, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations and point of care testing which may effect, change to individual care plans, liaising with appropriate medical staff where necessary Deal effectively and professionally with patient / service user issues collaborating with PALS as appropriate and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and learning from complaints To maintain accurate appropriate and concise patient records within agreed databases and electronic systems Contribute and lead the multi-professional approach in the management of patients / carers within the specialist area in relation to ongoing care needs Act as a resource for specialist knowledge for clinical staff on wards / departments Ensure effective multi- disciplinary communication Provide mentorship and preceptorship as required to all staff in the team or students on placement Produce an annual report for the service and board reports / other reports as required Ensure you work within an agreed divisional work plan Responsible for managing staffing capacity and service need for effective clinical cover Person Specification Personal attributes Essential Calm and objective Assertive and confident yet approachable Personally and professionally mature Flexible to service needs Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse First level ( Honours) degree Evidence of education at masters level or prepared to work towards Post basic qualification in specialist area ( if available) Evidence of continued professional development Recognised teaching qualification Desirable Advanced skills training or prepared to work towards Extended/ supplementary prescribing Management qualification or prepared to work towards Other Essential Able to travel between hospital sites as required Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 Leadership and management experience Experience of teaching/ presenting Specialist experience relevant to role Multi professional working Audit and research Influencing change in practice Desirable Previous experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Management of staff Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of role Awareness of own limitations. Knowledge of patient needs within the specialist area Understanding of the Trusts priorities that may influence role Understand the national specialty and professional agenda Skills and Attributes Essential IT literate Teaching and presentation skills Organisation and negotiation skills Excellent communication skills Ability to motivate self and others Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Flexible attitude to working Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations Able to write a service report at Board level Able to complete a literature review and analyse and interpret data for the service Desirable Recruitment and selection experience Person Specification Personal attributes Essential Calm and objective Assertive and confident yet approachable Personally and professionally mature Flexible to service needs Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse First level ( Honours) degree Evidence of education at masters level or prepared to work towards Post basic qualification in specialist area ( if available) Evidence of continued professional development Recognised teaching qualification Desirable Advanced skills training or prepared to work towards Extended/ supplementary prescribing Management qualification or prepared to work towards Other Essential Able to travel between hospital sites as required Experience Essential Relevant post registration experience at Band 6 Leadership and management experience Experience of teaching/ presenting Specialist experience relevant to role Multi professional working Audit and research Influencing change in practice Desirable Previous experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Management of staff Knowledge and Awareness Essential Knowledge of role Awareness of own limitations. Knowledge of patient needs within the specialist area Understanding of the Trusts priorities that may influence role Understand the national specialty and professional agenda Skills and Attributes Essential IT literate Teaching and presentation skills Organisation and negotiation skills Excellent communication skills Ability to motivate self and others Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Flexible attitude to working Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations Able to write a service report at Board level Able to complete a literature review and analyse and interpret data for the service Desirable Recruitment and selection experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Dewsbury & District Hospital Halifax Road Dewsbury West Yorkshire WF13 4HS Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)