• Job Description

  Req#: C9179-25-0299?language=en&page=241&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is an exciting opportunity to join our skin cancer team and to support the development of our surgical and faster diagnosis pathways. This is a new pathway recently established and the team are constantly looking at additional ways to improve the patient experience.

  There will be the opportunity to receive training in dermatology so that the role can also work with our general dermatology team in supporting their cohort of patients.

  STAFF CAR PARKING

  Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 - 18:30.

  For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

  This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete "on call" duties within their role.

  The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

  Main duties of the job

  Job summary:

  To be a skilled practitioner in dermatology and act as a resource for patients and other health care professionals.

  To participate in the direct access to surgery element of the Skin Analytics pathway

  To support the Dermatology CNS team in provision of biologic treatments and dermatology/skin cancer clinics (F2F and telephone)

  To collate and submit research & audit data as relevant

  About us

  #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

  We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

  The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

  Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

  We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

  With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

  We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

  Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

  Details

  Date posted

  01 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  179-7242561-M

  Job locations

  West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

  Hardwick Lane

  Bury St Edmunds

  IP33 2QZ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the full job descriptionattached

  Job responsibilities:

  1. Communication:

  Use advanced communications skills, to inform patients, cares and colleagues using written and electronic information where needed.

  To use highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills to assist with communicating sensitive information and resolving complaints

  To ensure that personal and clinical data is handled sensitively and confidentially.

  To ensure effective communication between the Dermatology service and other departments is maintained to promote the dissemination of information, knowledge and good practice.

  To have a clear understanding of Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the full job descriptionattached

  Job responsibilities:

  1. Communication:

  Use advanced communications skills, to inform patients, cares and colleagues using written and electronic information where needed.

  To use highly developed negotiation and interpersonal skills to assist with communicating sensitive information and resolving complaints

  To ensure that personal and clinical data is handled sensitively and confidentially.

  To ensure effective communication between the Dermatology service and other departments is maintained to promote the dissemination of information, knowledge and good practice.

  To have a clear understanding of Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts

  Person Specification

  Education and qualifications

  Essential

  • o1st level NMC Registered Nurse
  • oEducated to a degree level or working towards ENB 988 or equivalent

  Desirable

  • oClinical examination qualification
  • oExperience in general dermatology/skin cancer and/or direct access pathways

  Experience and knowledge

  Essential

  • oAt least 3 years post registration experience
  • oKnowledge of change management process
  • oAbility to develop nursing excellence and clinical practice
  • oExperience in information technology, audit and setting clinical standards.
  • oInitiation & evaluation of research-based practice

  Desirable

  • oManagerial responsibility
  • oStandard setting & protocol development clinical audit

  Skills and abilities

  Essential

  • oUnderstanding the issues affecting Dermatology/cancer nursing and/or biologic treatment
  • oExcellent organisational skills
  • oAbility to record & deal with accurate facts, figures and information.
  • oEvidence of professional development & its relevant application
  • oExcellent written & verbal communication & presentation skills.
  • oAbility to problem solve
  • oAbility to plan, organise, prioritise & coordinate work under pressure & using own initiative.
  • oLeadership skills
  • oAbility to establish effective working partnerships with members of the multi-professional team
  • oAbility to communicate effectively with key stakeholders within & outside the trust
  • oComputer literate
  • oAbility to use complex medical/clinical equipment

  Personal qualities

  Essential

  • oDemonstrate commitment to quality service provision
  • oExpert role model
  • oWillingness to learn new skills

  Person Specification

  Education and qualifications

  Essential

  • o1st level NMC Registered Nurse
  • oEducated to a degree level or working towards ENB 988 or equivalent

  Desirable

  • oClinical examination qualification
  • oExperience in general dermatology/skin cancer and/or direct access pathways

  Experience and knowledge

  Essential

  • oAt least 3 years post registration experience
  • oKnowledge of change management process
  • oAbility to develop nursing excellence and clinical practice
  • oExperience in information technology, audit and setting clinical standards.
  • oInitiation & evaluation of research-based practice

  Desirable

  • oManagerial responsibility
  • oStandard setting & protocol development clinical audit

  Skills and abilities

  Essential

  • oUnderstanding the issues affecting Dermatology/cancer nursing and/or biologic treatment
  • oExcellent organisational skills
  • oAbility to record & deal with accurate facts, figures and information.
  • oEvidence of professional development & its relevant application
  • oExcellent written & verbal communication & presentation skills.
  • oAbility to problem solve
  • oAbility to plan, organise, prioritise & coordinate work under pressure & using own initiative.
  • oLeadership skills
  • oAbility to establish effective working partnerships with members of the multi-professional team
  • oAbility to communicate effectively with key stakeholders within & outside the trust
  • oComputer literate
  • oAbility to use complex medical/clinical equipment

  Personal qualities

  Essential

  • oDemonstrate commitment to quality service provision
  • oExpert role model
  • oWillingness to learn new skills

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

  Hardwick Lane

  Bury St Edmunds

  IP33 2QZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

  Hardwick Lane

  Bury St Edmunds

  IP33 2QZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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