# Dermatology Specialist Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dermatology-specialist-nurse/a2901694-33a5-4bf3-b9b1-34818ad97155 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dermatology-specialist-nurse/a2901694-33a5-4bf3-b9b1-34818ad97155.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** West Bromwich - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T09:16:19.069Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Dudley_Rd_Birmingham/Sandwell_West_Birmingham_NHS_Trust/Dermatology/Dermatology-v8011244 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8011244?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.swbh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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, 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 supportSupport timely progression through the cancer pathway, working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT)Contribute to MDT preparation, coordination and follow-up of agreed care plansDeliver 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 supportParticipate in audit, research and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service deliverySupport 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 ### Detailed job description and main 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. ## Job Details 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, 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. ## Job Description 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 supportSupport timely progression through the cancer pathway, working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT)Contribute to MDT preparation, coordination and follow-up of agreed care plansDeliver 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 supportParticipate in audit, research and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service deliverySupport 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 ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant post registration 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 ### Qualifications **Essential** - NMC Registered Nurse - Degree level study relevant to the specialist area - Recognised teaching and assessing qualification or vast relevant experience **Desirable** - Leadership Course - Advanced Communication Course ## Documents - [swb- sustainability (pdf, 49.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2657) - [candidate briefing pack (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2982) - [skin clinical nurse specialist (pdf, 288.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10298853) - [swb reward & recognition guide (pdf, 704.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2604) - [jd skin clinical nurse specialist (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10298852) - [flexible working document – healthier futures (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2437) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.