Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY HEALTH BOARD
The Macmillan Dermatology Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist provides specialist, person‑centred care for patients with suspected or confirmed skin cancer, supporting them through diagnosis, treatment, follow‑up, and beyond. The role involves managing a delegated caseload, completing holistic assessments, communicating complex information clearly, and ensuring coordinated, safe progression along the skin cancer pathway. As a key link between dermatology, oncology, primary care and support services, the CNS contributes expert insight to MDT discussions, advocates for patients, and promotes evidence‑based decision‑making.
Alongside direct clinical care, the CNS supports education, staff development, and service improvement to enhance the quality and safety of dermatology cancer services. The role includes participation in audits, data collection, and quality assurance aligned with national cancer standards and Macmillan requirements. Working in partnership with Macmillan, the post focuses on improving patient experience, strengthening supported self‑management, and delivering high‑quality, care. This specialist position blends advanced clinical practice, leadership, and patient advocacy to improve outcomes for people affected by skin cancer.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist assessment, advice, clinics and support for patients with suspected or confirmed skin cancer, including melanoma, SCC, and rare skin cancers. Coordinate patients through the skin cancer pathway, ensuring timely diagnosis, treatment, and follow‑up in line with USC targets. Manage a delegated caseload, offering holistic needs assessments, personalised care plans, and ongoing surveillance. Act as a key contact for patients and carers, delivering clear communication, emotional support, and signposting to Macmillan and community services. Prepare and contribute to the multidisciplinary team (MDT) by gathering clinical information, updating records, and supporting implementation of MDT decisions. Recognise and escalate red‑flag symptoms, treatment complications, and clinical concerns to ensure patient safety. Provide education and support to colleagues, students, and other professionals involved in skin cancer care. Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit, and data collection aligned with cancer and Macmillan standards.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Registered Nurse (First level, NMC registered).
2. Extensive post‑registration experience at Band 5 or above.
3. Manage a complex caseload and work autonomously to prioritise workload effectively.
4. Experience working within dermatology, plastics, oncology, palliative care, or other specialist palliative care settings.
Skills
Desirable criteria
5. Post‑registration specialist qualifications (Masters or post graduate study)
6. Non‑Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake training
7. Experience in teaching, mentoring or supporting staff development
8. Experience in breaking bad news or supporting patients who are going through difficult or distressing diagnoses
9. Knowledge of dermatology treatments and investigations, together with experience supporting skin cancer pathways
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable