Clinical Nurse Specialist/Research Nurse

3 days ago


Leigh, Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Specialist Nurse to contribute to the implementation and further development of the national NHS England Best Practice Timed Pathways programme for Skin cancer at Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Main Responsibilities
  • Respond to GP urgent referral service for patients with symptoms which could indicate cancer.
  • Provide rapid triage of the patient to reach a definitive diagnosis, advice to the patient on management of their condition, signposting to appropriate support services and rapid onward treatment should cancer be diagnosed.
  • Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
  • Participate in the implementation of audit, quality and risk management initiatives and support the evaluation of the Dermatology Pathway Nurse service.
  • Represent the Trust and the speciality at both internal and external meetings related to the Dermatology service as appropriate.
About Us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. We are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity.

Requirements
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
  • Degree / diploma in nursing studies (or equivalent nursing qualification and experience).
  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
  • Qualification in non-medical prescribing or willingness to undertake.
  • Clinical Assessment and diagnostics qualification or willingness to undertake.
  • Experience in the use of clinical IT systems.
  • Experience of multi-professional working.
Key Skills and Knowledge
  • Effective communication skills in verbal, written and presentations.
  • Effective organisation and negotiation skills when triaging referrals.
  • Ability to undertake training to request diagnostic tests.
  • Ability to work autonomously.
Working with Us

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that allows our staff to thrive. If you are a motivated and experienced Specialist Nurse looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.



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