Nurse Specialist - Melanoma and Uro-oncology
The closing date is 04 May 2026
A fantastic opportunity has opened for a new role within the Oncology Nurse Specialist Team, based at the Northern Centre for Cancer Care in Carlisle. A full-time Melanoma and Uro-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist role has been created to support patients receiving treatment under the umbrella of the Northern Centre for Cancer Care.
This post requires the applicant to have extensive post-registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice.
The successful candidate will have a passion for oncology nursing and will be driven to make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer. They will support patients along their individualised pathway through a holistic needs assessment ensuring that personalised care is at the heart of what they do.
The new role lends itself to development and review of current practices and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a huge impact on the lives of patients affected by cancer.
Main duties of the job
The new role will allow the successful candidate to ensure that the current and newly created pathways are best suited to treating and supporting this group of patients. It will require excellent communication skills, a clear drive and passion for oncology nursing support.
The candidate will have a strong background in oncology nursing and ideally have administered systemic anti-cancer treatments in the past. They will have awareness of current treatment regimes for this group of patients and will work autonomously as part of a multidisciplinary team. Previous experience as a clinical nurse specialist or significant experience working with oncology patients is essential.
The successful candidate will be an advocate for their patients, providing support through formal clinic appointments and informal reviews. They will provide information and education explaining complex diagnoses and treatment regimes, ensuring the patient is fully informed. The individual will coordinate care and facilitate support throughout the patient journey.
It is desirable that the candidate will hold qualifications in clinical skills, history taking and prescribing, although full training will be available.
The post requires the applicant to be self‑motivated with excellent organisational skills, a strong team‑working ethic and evidence of continuous professional development.
Job responsibilities
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust defines a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse whose primary purpose is to provide guidance and support based on advanced-level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
Within the sphere of specialist practice:
* Demonstrates significant advanced knowledge and skills within the speciality and sphere of practice.
* Takes a lead role facilitating the planning, delivery and evaluation of care pathways for a designated group of patients.
* Supports the development of nursing practice within the specialist field and contributes to the body of nursing knowledge.
* Maintains corporate identity as an expert within the specialist area.
* Leads and provides training and education across the organisation in the relevant area of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
* Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
* Current NMC registration
* Degree level / Master’s level study, or a combination of equivalent specialist study / experience
* Meets Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for mentorship if relevant to role
* Master’s Degree
Knowledge & Experience
* Extensive post-registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level within the required specialist area of practice
* Extended clinical practice underpinned by training and assessment
* Audit / research experience
* Evidence of on‑going continuous professional development
* Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policy or project-specific policy context
* Understanding / experience of adult / child safeguarding
* Evidence of leading programme(s) of education and / or training
Skills & Abilities
* Effective report writing skills
* Able to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
* Effective organisation and time management skills
* Current driving licence if relevant to role
* Moving and handling patients and objects in line with Trust guidelines using appropriate aids
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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