Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 24 months (2 year externally funded Macmillan role)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 391-RFL-6808921-A
- Employer
- Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Free London
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £54,320 - £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Band 7 Plastics in Dermatology Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job overview
The RFL is the second largest provider of skin cancer services in London and the third largest in the UK. The service treats over 200 newly diagnosed melanomas, 300 SCCs and 900 BCCs annually and receives 20% of the Trust’s total 2ww referrals and 62% of the skin cancer referrals across NCL.. This role will support this pathway providing essential care and pathway support to cancer patients.
Main duties of the job
The Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required:
· To assist in the provision of professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient with cancer, acting as a resource to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
· To liaise effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to achieve a seamless specialist service.
· To ensure that every patient has a plan of care and liaise with other teams to ensure that this is not compromised
· To lead and contribute to the creation of patient information
· To provide formal and informal training and education within specialist area
· To lead and contribute to the development of clinical guidelines and policies both internally and externally.
· To attend the Cancer CNS Community of Practice
· Support health and wellbeing events and initiatives to support patients to live with their disease
· To act as a core member of the multidisciplinary meetings, contributing to discussion and acting as a patient advocate
Working for our organisation
Embarking on a professional journey with the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust promises an enriching career experience.
As a pioneering institution at the forefront of healthcare excellence, we offer a dynamic environment characterised by innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to patient wellbeing.
You will become part of a team dedicated to pushing boundaries, embracing cutting-edge technology, and continuously enhancing the delivery of world-class healthcare services.
With a focus on professional development, work-life balance, and a culture of inclusivity, the trust provides a platform for you to thrive and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of healthcare.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Undergraduate Degree
- Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
- Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
Desirable criteria
- Masters degree or working towards
- Independent nurse prescribing course or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial post-registration experience in area of specialty
- Evidence of teaching junior members of staff
- Proven evidence of improving the patient experience
- Evidence of developing services
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of research and audit
- Undertaken nurse led clinics
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Expert specialist skills for the post
- Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
- Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate and influence
- Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
- Demonstrates evidence of knowledge and ability to undertake change management
- Ability to motivate staff and improve individuals and team performance
Personal Qualities & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Be a positive role model with the ability to demonstrate credible and professional approach
- Evidence of proven, on-going professional development
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jemma O'Reilly
- Job title
- Lead Cancer Nurse
- Email address
- jemma.o'[email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07593646886
- Additional information
Please email to arrange informal discussion/visit
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