Clinical Nurse Specialist -Plastics

Job overview

Secondment Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Plastics on a years secondment/fixed term contract.

This is a rare opportunity to work within an established speciality while driving the development of innovative nurse-led services and clinical pathways, improving patient care and experience.

As a key member of the team, you will:

• Deliver nurse-led clinics (virtual and face-to-face)
• Treat and discharge patient as per protocol
• Work closely with Consultants and fellow CNS colleagues, Clinic staff and the admin team.
• Triage patients referred to ensure they are directed to the right service provider
• Perform complex dressing
• Conduct and manage dressings clinics alongside current CNS team

You will utilise and develop clinical skills including informing patients of result and discharging from clinics following strict protocols.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a strong passion for Plastics and Dermatology care
• Demonstrates excellent clinical and communication skills
• Is confident working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
• Is committed to innovation, leadership, and service improvement

This post is sponsored by Cancer Alliance for one year and will be reviewed after that.

Main duties of the job

• Working as an independent specialist with your own caseload
• Conducting face to face and telephone clinics including, long term follow ups
• Triage of referrals
• Continue the development of nurse led clinics within the department
• Attend MDT and take necessary actions
• Act as a resource of specialist knowledge and information for members of the Trust multi-disciplinary team
• Training of staff within the speciality
• Participate in and contribute to service improvement

Closing date of applications: 31st August 2026

Interview date: 14th September 2026

If you are considering applying for an internal secondment, please ensure you have discussed this with your line manager and obtained their support prior to submitting your application.

Please be aware that there is no guarantee that you will be released from your substantive post, so you should seek approval before applying as you are applying or a Secondment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Skilled worker: Health and Care Visa | NHS Employers

Important visa information: Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.