registered nurse Nottingham, England
Job description
Band 7
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic registered nurse within the dermatology cancer team.
The successful candidate will be joining a specialist dermatology team for cancer care. You will be based within the dermatology outpatients setting at the treatment centre.
Main duties of the job
You will need to familiarise yourself with the job description and personal specification.
You will be a clinical and professional role model with a passion to deliver high quality clinical care and the support and development of others.You will be an effective team player and be able to plan and organise your own workload.
Working for our organisation
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and person specification
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We offer flexible working, training and development opportunities.
All within a vibrant workplace supporting staff wellbeing and mental health.
Whatever you are looking for ,you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Be professional and legally accountable for all aspects of own work as an autonomous practitioner.
Undertake evidence based highly comprehensive assessment and treatment of patients including those with complex presentation, including psychological information, using investigative and analytical skills having a flexible approach to the delivery of care. Including new referrals from Primary Care.
Direct fundamental and advanced nursing duties within local policies, procedures and guidelines reporting to the Consultant Nurse for Skin Cancer.
Prepare and manage face to face skin cancer clinics to meet department demand to give diagnosis and treatment advice whilst practicing within the guidelines.
Directs and develops systems and models of nursing advanced nursing practice and evidence based care which contribute to the quality of the patients' experience.
Contributes to performance management through the efficient delivery of fundamental and advanced nursing care.
Works as part of the skin cancer multi-disciplinary team dealing with and relaying complex and sensitive information to both patients and colleagues
Contribute to quality improvement within the department and strategically.
Continuously develops clinical and managerial skills and knowledge within the clinical speciality.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Master’s degree or equivalent in a Health related subject
- Evidence of post graduate study
- RN Level 1
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience within dermatology.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of a wide range of approached to the management of patients
- Advanced clinical assessment and decision making skills
- Must possess a proven track record and have demonstrable formal research expertise, knowledge and skills
- Experience of managing clinical services, service innovation and up-to-date knowledge of nursing policy and strategy,
Desirable criteria
- Experience of joint working with academic institutions ensuring the development of research programmes within the workplace
- Evidence of practically applied appropriate extended scope practitioner skills
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Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at the NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
