# Clinical Nurse Specialist - Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** London
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-04T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-21T15:51:34.876Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Chelsea/The_Royal_Marsden_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Oncology/Clinical_Oncology-v8170714
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8170714?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge practice. We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries and for our groundbreaking work ensuring patients receive the very latest and best in cancer treatment and care.

### 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.

## Documents

- [job features form (pdf, 136.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10472832)
- [royal marsden trust values (pdf, 715.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2360)
- [workplace wellbeing and rewards guide (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2580)
- [job description and person specification (pdf, 592.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10472831)

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