Junior Clinical Nurse Specialist - Skin Cancer

Job overview

Following a recent promotion we are seeking a motivated and compassionate Macmillan Junior Clinical Nurse Specialist in Skin Cancer to join the Cancer Directorate across St George’s University Hospital trust. This Band 6 role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to develop specialist expertise in melanoma and skin cancer care while working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients from diagnosis through treatment, follow-up and, where appropriate, palliative and end-of-life care. Acting as an Associate Key Worker under the supervision of the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists, the role combines autonomous clinical practice with education, service development and leadership, in line with Macmillan values and the Trust’s commitment to excellence, kindness, responsibility and respect.

Main duties of the job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Macmillan Junior Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) provides high-quality, specialist nursing care to patients with melanoma and other skin cancers from diagnosis through treatment, follow-up and, where appropriate, palliative care. Working as an autonomous practitioner and a core member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), the post holder manages a defined caseload under the supervision of the Band 7 CNS, ensuring patients and their families receive holistic, personalised care and timely access to information, advice and support.

Key duties include undertaking comprehensive assessments, holistic needs assessments and care planning; providing nurse-led follow-up and telephone clinics; supporting patients undergoing surgery, systemic therapies and other treatments; and acting as an advocate to promote informed patient choice. The role involves close liaison with surgeons, oncologists, dermatologists, ward and outpatient teams, community services and Macmillan services to ensure seamless, coordinated care across the pathway.

The post holder contributes to MDT meetings, maintains accurate clinical documentation and mandatory datasets, supports safe discharge planning, and ensures care is evidence-based and aligned with national and local guidelines. Education is a core component of the role, including teaching and supporting patients, carers, ward nurses and students, and promoting health education related to skin cancer prevention and self-management.

The CNS also participates in audit, service evaluation, research activities and clinical governance, and demonstrates leadership by role modelling best practice, supporting service development and upholding Trust values, professional standards and safeguarding responsibilities.

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.