An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated registered nurse to join the Dermatology Service as a Band 7 Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) based at City Health Campus, Sheldon Block.
This is a key role within the skin cancer service, providing expert clinical care and acting as a Key Worker for patients across the cancer pathway. The post holder will manage a specialist caseload, delivering advanced clinical assessment and coordinating care, and supporting patients from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up.
The role also contributes to service development, education and quality improvement, ensuring care is delivered in line with national cancer standards and best practice.
Main duties of the job Manage a specialist caseload of patients with skin cancer, delivering advanced assessment and clinical decision‑making. Act as a Key Worker, ensuring continuity, coordination and personalised care throughout the patient pathway. Provide expert advice on symptom management, treatment pathways and patient support. Support timely progression through the cancer pathway, working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT). Contribute to MDT preparation, coordination and follow‑up of agreed care plans. Deliver nurse‑led clinics and support outpatient activity where appropriate. Provide education, support and advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Contribute to staff development through teaching and clinical support. Participate in audit, research and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery. Support the development and implementation of evidence‑based practice within dermatology and cancer care. Provide leadership and support to junior staff, including supervision where required. Contribute to service development and innovation to improve patient outcomes and experience.
Job responsibilities The post holder will be responsible for the ongoing management and development of the Skin Cancer CNS service, including leading on specialist clinical practice, supporting pathway coordination and contributing to service improvement across the Trust.
Working collaboratively across hospital and community settings, the role focuses on delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care, including holistic assessment, coordination of care, education and support for patients and the wider clinical team. The post holder will also support clinical governance, audit and research, ensuring services are aligned with national cancer standards and best practice guidance.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, advanced communication skills and the ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
For full details of the role, including comprehensive duties, responsibilities and person specification requirements, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Qualifications
NMC Registered Nurse
Degree level study relevant to the specialist area
Recognised teaching and assessing qualification or vast relevant experience
Leadership Course
Advanced Communication Course
Experience
Demonstratable experience within a dermatology or skin cancer setting, including management of patients with suspected or confirmed skin malignancy
Experience of autonomously managing patients with complex, clinical needs requiring advanced assessment and decision making
Able to demonstrate evidence of counselling skills
Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care
Knowledge and understanding of nursing clinical audit
Able to set and monitor standards
Clear understanding of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role
An understanding of the issues surrounding nurse's role expansion
Evidence of supporting others within the clinical environment
Substantial experience in a nursing leadership role
Experience and evidence in implementing change
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.
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