Job Description

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

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

• 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

• oManagerial responsibility
• oStandard setting & protocol development clinical audit

• 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

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

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

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

• 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

• oManagerial responsibility
• oStandard setting & protocol development clinical audit

• 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

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