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Job Summary
**Previous applicants need not apply**
The Post holder will provide a high standard of care to patients, acting as a role model for the Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. It is expected that the individual will be able to work closely alongside the Skin Cancer CNSs to support and deputise in the absence of a Skin Cancer CNS. To provide psychological assessment, information and advice to patients with a skin cancer diagnosis.
The Role Will Encompass The Ability To:
* Provide information and support to patients, families and carers throughout the skin cancer pathway.
* Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans.
* To attend and contribute to Multidisciplinary meeting discussions and act as an advocate for patients receiving care within the skin cancer service.
* To support patients through the psychological impact of treatments and altered body image.
* To work as a team player and liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary team.
* In conjunction with the skin cancer team initiate and support innovative change in line with evidence-based practice, national standards and relevant reports relating to Skin Cancer patients
Main duties of the job
* Perform Holistic Needs Assessments with patients at varying stages of their skin cancer journey.
* Ability to initiate appropriate and timely consultation and/or referrals, recognising ones own scope of practice.
* To assess, implement and elevate programmes of physical, social and emotional care for individuals throughout the skin cancer service.
* To care for patients and their families within the framework of the NMC code of conduct and the departments philosophy of care.
* To make a thorough assessment of the patients' needs according to an agreed model of nursing care pre and post appointments within the skin cancer service.
* To formulate evidence based programmes of care based on an assessment and evaluation of patient needs.
* To implement or supervise the implementation of all nursing actions as planned. To measure the effect of nursing actions, taking into account the patients' perception and amend the plan of care as required. Working within the departments protocols and guidelines.
* To liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters affecting patient care and ensure sound communication with a Consultant in Charge and CNS keyworker.
* To assist the team in all clinical areas to maintain and develop team morale by demonstrating support for colleagues and by showing them high levels of enthusiasm and commitment.
About Us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Details
Date posted
31 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience Dependent on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share
Reference number
205-7162660-B
Job locations
University Hospital of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives. Communicate sensitive information about patients to other members of the health care team and with the consent of the patient to their relatives. Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with difficult situations. Lease and communicate with members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care for skin cancer patients. E.g.: cancer team, radiology staff, counsellor and other healthcare professionals. Being able to identify the educational needs of patients, their families and and their carers in relation skin cancer and addressing them at an individual and community level. Ensuring patients understand their treatment options, enabling them to provide informed consent. Always maintain patient and relative confidentiality. Promote equality and diversity ensuring that the individual needs of the patients and their families are recognised. It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives. Communicate sensitive information about patients to other members of the health care team and with the consent of the patient to their relatives. Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with difficult situations. Lease and communicate with members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care for skin cancer patients. E.g.: cancer team, radiology staff, counsellor and other healthcare professionals. Being able to identify the educational needs of patients, their families and and their carers in relation skin cancer and addressing them at an individual and community level. Ensuring patients understand their treatment options, enabling them to provide informed consent. Always maintain patient and relative confidentiality. Promote equality and diversity ensuring that the individual needs of the patients and their families are recognised. It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Band 5 Registered Nurse
Desirable
* Band 5 registered nurse
Skills
Essential
* Post registration experience in a relevant area
Desirable
* Skin Cancer/Oncology/Dermatology experience
Person Specification
Essential
* Post registration experience in a relevant area
Desirable
* Skin Cancer/Oncology/Dermatology experience
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
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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