Clinical Nurse Specialist skin cancer band 7

Job summary

Main duties of the job

Responsible on a day to day basis for a case load of patients Providing holistic assessments : conducting skin checks while also assessing psychological, social and life style needs. Demonstrating good communication skills, Managing related clinic administration Maintaining accurate appropriate and concise patient records, within agreed data bases and electronic systems. Support for patients and families in breaking bad news, allowing time for discussions of any other concerns, associated with the diagnosis. Referring and requesting diagnostic tests Participating in one in stop clinics. Prescribing or a willingness to undertake the prescribing course. Review, interpret and act upon diagnostic investigations, liaising with Consultants and appropriate medical team. Building strong working relationships with the OMFS Consultants, Skin CNS's and wider medical teams

Job responsibilities

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.