The post of band 4 skin cancer coordinator is an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to work as part of the skin cancer specialist nurse service.
The skin cancer coordinator is an essential part of the service in providing support to the specialist nurses in the provision of personalised care to patients following a skin cancer diagnosis.
The successful applicant will also work closely with the wider multi-disciplinary team to coordinate patients pathways and ensure wherever possible that waiting time targets are met. The role will also provide the opportunity for patient contact by telephone and within the clinic setting as required to enhance the patient experience.
This role is offered on a fixed term basis of 6 months, applicants interested in a secondment opportunity are also encouraged to apply.
The role can be based at either York or Scarborough Hospitals but may require some travel to other trust sites dependent on the service need. The requirement to travel will be minimal.
Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the Lead Specialist Nurse Helen Pape on 01904 721719 or by email at h.pape@nhs.net to discuss the role further.
Interviews will be held in person ONLY at York hospital and remote interviews will not be offered.
To work as a valued member of the specialist nurse team in the provision of collaborative care to patients who have received a skin cancer diagnosis.
Act as the patient's initial point of contact by offering appropriate support or information as required or escalating to the cancer nurse specialist when indicated.
Coordination of the specialist nurse service to include planning of the daily clinical activity, nurse-led clinics and own caseload of patients.
To work collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to coordinate patient actions as identified in the weekly MDT meeting or received via the team group email box.
Participation in holistic needs assessment clinics to follow up on initial contact with patients and ensure the prompt delivery of personalised care following a skin cancer diagnosis.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Pape Job title: Lead Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist Email address: h.pape@nhs.net Telephone number: 01904 721719 #J-18808-Ljbffr