Dermatology Specialist Nurse - Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom - Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Description

Are you a band 7 nurse looking for a new challenge or a band 6 nurse seeking to progress? Do you want to work as part of a specialist team continually striving to deliver quality care and improve patient experience and pathways?

We are currently looking for a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join us in the role of Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide personalised care and to work as a clinical nurse specialist and within Melanoma MDT and wider teams.

You will bring a wide range of experience and expertise including excellent communication skills and be committed to work as part of a team providing individualised, holistic patient centred care to this patient group, utilising all four pillars of advanced practice to support MDT working and nurse led clinics and contribute to the remodelling and service development within this specialist area.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be named key worker for patients and work with the team to ensure equity and accessibility supporting he best treatment for their individual diagnosis offer holistic care, that is provided by Kent Oncology Centre at MTW.

They will also be responsible for their own case load and this role required the professional to have the ability to work alone as well as in a team.

You will work closely with and as part of, a multi-disciplinary team which includes Oncologists, Surgeons, Therapeutic Radiographers, community colleagues and administrative staff to ensure the delivery of a dynamic, seamless and compassionate service.

You will support patients, their families and supporters to maximise their quality of life from the point of diagnosis throughout their cancer pathway.

The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.

Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury.

Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.

We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.

In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you.

Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The programme is full-time (please email mtw- this is problematic)and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.

We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.

We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.

We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

NMC Level 1 Registered nurse
BSc/1st degree (Health Related) or equivalent qualification / training and experience
Post registration course in cancer/palliative care or relevant experience in dermatology, specialist area.

Counselling skills training
Advanced Communication Skills Training
Working towards Master's Degree

Worked specifically with cancer or oncology patient group for at Band 6 level or above, or equivalent
Knowledge of current clinical and nursing research related to melanoma malignancy.

Knowledge of national guidance relating to melanoma oncology services and the NHS Cancer Plan

Experience in using spreadsheets and databases

Maidstone Hospital