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Job overview
Please note this role is cross site and travel to both Sutton and Chelsea sites is required.
An opportunity has arisen for a for a band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery Unit (Private Care) at The Royal Marsden. The post holder will work under the supervision of the Matron and Lead Nurse.
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Main duties of the job
The post holder has a distinct level of responsibility to patients treated within the Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery unit at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust to provide a comprehensive specialist nursing service. There is a requirement to work cross-site including Fulham Road and Sutton.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information please refer to the job description and personal specification
Provision of specialist high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients undergoing plastic surgery and for their carers.
To act as a resource for patients and the clinical team by the provision of comprehensive specialist advice, information, teaching and training both within the Royal Marsden and externally.
Update own knowledge to promote excellence in advanced clinical
To critically appraise evidence based literature and to use this knowledge to lead in house educational programs training staff and students.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience
Other Requirements
Essential
- Clear understanding of the role of advanced nursing care and the associated professional responsibility and accountability
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Aware of current NHS issues
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- First level registration Relevant First level degree
- Plastics and/or oncology qualification
- Complex wound management experience
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Teaching qualification
- Experience in research and audit
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Relevant clinical expertise and skills as an advanced practitioner in Plastic Surgery Care
- Experience working in oncology
- Ability to communicate with others at all levels in the organisation
- Ability to set up and maintain efficient administrative systems
- Computer literate Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Ability to work with others to teach specific clinical skills
- Knowledge of current evidence to underpin practice
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice.
- Evidence of innovative practice
- Ability to set and monitor standards
- Ability to show tact and manage boundaries.
- Ability to work under pressure.
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This advert is for Clinical Nurse Specialist - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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