# Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/skin-cancer-clinical-nurse-specialist/fc731136-92fe-4ed2-b2d4-4528e5a6bc01 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/skin-cancer-clinical-nurse-specialist/fc731136-92fe-4ed2-b2d4-4528e5a6bc01.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Warwick - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** 18 months (18 Months fixed term contract) - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-26T15:13:08.625Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Warwickshire/Warwick/South_Warwickshire_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dermatology/Dermatology-v8067686 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8067686?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.swft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Band 6 Nurse to join the Skin Cancer Nursing Team on an 18‑month fixed term contract. The post holder will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team and will be responsible for the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based care to patients with a diagnosis of skin cancer, providing specialist nursing support from initial diagnosis through treatment, follow‑up and discharge, and for those requiring palliative and end‑of‑life care. The successful candidate will work autonomously and collaboratively across the three specialties of Dermatology, Oncology and Plastic Surgery, demonstrating excellent organisational and communication skills to ensure seamless, patient‑centred care across the pathway. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be a clinically based practitioner who will take a supportive role in strengthening the nursing contribution to patients and service users within the Dermatology/Oncology specialities across the organisation. In partnership with the Dermatology and Oncology teams the post holder will assist, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service for skin cancer patients from the point of diagnosis, through oncology treatment and during follow up and survivorship Using nursing skills to contribute to the management of a caseload of patients referred for specialist intervention, care and support. This will involve participating in nurse led clinics. The post holder will contribute to the ongoing development of innovative practice, standards of care and strategies to ensure practice development and education for other professionals caring for patients within this speciality. The postholder will be able to autonomously run clinics as well as having the support of band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist for Skin Cancer and the responsible clinician for the patient care. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Key Result Areas: - Knowledge, Skills and Experience  To provide holistic care to all patients, assessing the wider implications of their cancer diagnosis and supporting patients accordingly. Advise on cancer diagnosis and symptom management for patients within the speciality, in an outpatient setting and via telephone consultations. Evaluate response to interventions and cascade to relevant colleagues to assess if adaptation of management is required. Undertake nurse led surgical procedures including punch biopsies, curettage and cautery, incisional and excisional biopsy. To be able to provide a seamless, high quality service from referral to diagnosis, treatment and review for patients with skin cancer. To liaise and refer patients to other members of the multidisciplinary team as required and actively participate in the Specialist MDT. Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, data. Input patient information on relevant databases including Mosaiq and Somerset.  Identify and use educational strategies to deliver information to patients and carers. Participate in the development of patient focused education including training to support self-management and health promotion activities. Assist in supporting the delivery of formal and informal teaching initiatives as part of the Trust’s education strategy as agreed with the appropriate Lead nurse to ensure practice development, staff empowerment and improved care for patients. Have a specialist understanding of national, strategic and local guidelines and referral to treatment standards that support the management of Dermatology/Oncology patients  Act as a mentor/clinical supervisor as appropriate. Measurable Result Areas  Organise and manage a caseload of patients with a new and existing diagnosis of skin cancer. Maintain patient records and ensure an effective documentation system to reflect the activity and delivery of specialist nursing care To work as an integral member of the Dermatology/ Oncology multidisciplinary team to  participate in the development of  the service and provide effective co-ordinated care for patients in line with national Cancer Waiting Times Standards To monitor and evaluate National Cancer Quality Standards for Skin Cancer Contribute to the delivery of evidence-based personalised and compassionate care which places quality at the heart of specialist practice.  Care will be responsive to individual needs.  Act as an accessible professional for the team supporting and contributing to the management of a clinical caseload.  Use knowledge of the speciality and treatment to support the development of personalised care pathways for individuals to assist with holistic needs assessment, planning and evaluation of care and all care intervention  To maintain a robust and comprehensive database of patients  To undertake regular patient and service audits.  Assist in managing risk by ensuring compliance with NICE guidelines.  Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines to support the specialist service. Participate in clinical research relevant to practice area. Take personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision and appraisal.  Actively engage in accredited learning and development opportunities needed to work within specialist area and take appropriate action to ensure these needs are met. Assist in completion of the I Want Great Care patient survey form to promote feedback from patients and carers to ensure service development is in line with user need. Communications and Working Relationships Act as a patient advocate to facilitate the process of shared decision making in respect to health, choice of treatment and care.  Use interpersonal and communication skills where there may be significant barriers in order to build confidence.  Ensure that patients’ individual needs are expressed and valued and individual care plans are understood. Using advanced communication skills  support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event  Act as an effective key worker for all patients and their families, providing advice, support and signposting when necessary  Ensure that the patients holistic needs are taken into consideration in the decision making process.  Attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, and represent the MDT at local/regional business meetings and the West Midlands Expert Advisory Group meetings  Utilise highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.  Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes  Link with the Lead Cancer Nurse and other cancer CNSs/AHPs with the Trust  Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of holistic care and provide clinical support to other junior staff across the organisation. Act as a resource providing Dermatology/ Oncology advice and support across the service boundaries to ensure optimum liaison and co-ordination of care. Provide support to ensure public and patient involvement is embedded within the sphere of practice. Assist in setting measurable outcomes for the service and continuous evaluation of practice supporting changes where necessary. Contribute to the clinical governance agenda and participate in service improvement activities. Contribute to an annual service review, gathering information to support the annual report. Demonstrate empathetic interpersonal and communication skills in supporting, informing and advising patients where applicable.  Effectively and sensitively communicate information to patients and family/carers at key points along the care pathway on a frequent basis. Refer to other health professionals and outside agencies to ensure optimum care and ongoing support for individual patients/carers, and to ensure the seamless transition from primary to secondary care appropriate to patients’ individual needs and circumstance. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced Band 6 Nurse to join the Skin Cancer Nursing Team on an 18‑month fixed term contract. The post holder will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team and will be responsible for the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based care to patients with a diagnosis of skin cancer, providing specialist nursing support from initial diagnosis through treatment, follow‑up and discharge, and for those requiring palliative and end‑of‑life care. The successful candidate will work autonomously and collaboratively across the three specialties of Dermatology, Oncology and Plastic Surgery, demonstrating excellent organisational and communication skills to ensure seamless, patient‑centred care across the pathway. ## Job Description The post holder will be a clinically based practitioner who will take a supportive role in strengthening the nursing contribution to patients and service users within the Dermatology/Oncology specialities across the organisation. In partnership with the Dermatology and Oncology teams the post holder will assist, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist service for skin cancer patients from the point of diagnosis, through oncology treatment and during follow up and survivorship Using nursing skills to contribute to the management of a caseload of patients referred for specialist intervention, care and support. This will involve participating in nurse led clinics. The post holder will contribute to the ongoing development of innovative practice, standards of care and strategies to ensure practice development and education for other professionals caring for patients within this speciality. The postholder will be able to autonomously run clinics as well as having the support of band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist for Skin Cancer and the responsible clinician for the patient care. ## Responsibilities Key Result Areas: Knowledge, Skills and Experience To provide holistic care to all patients, assessing the wider implications of their cancer diagnosis and supporting patients accordingly. Advise on cancer diagnosis and symptom management for patients within the speciality, in an outpatient setting and via telephone consultations. Evaluate response to interventions and cascade to relevant colleagues to assess if adaptation of management is required. Undertake nurse led surgical procedures including punch biopsies, curettage and cautery, incisional and excisional biopsy. To be able to provide a seamless, high quality service from referral to diagnosis, treatment and review for patients with skin cancer. To liaise and refer patients to other members of the multidisciplinary team as required and actively participate in the Specialist MDT. Utilise and ensure others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, data. Input patient information on relevant databases including Mosaiq and Somerset. Identify and use educational strategies to deliver information to patients and carers. Participate in the development of patient focused education including training to support self-management and health promotion activities. Assist in supporting the delivery of formal and informal teaching initiatives as part of the Trust’s education strategy as agreed with the appropriate Lead nurse to ensure practice development, staff empowerment and improved care for patients. Have a specialist understanding of national, strategic and local guidelines and referral to treatment standards that support the management of Dermatology/Oncology patients Act as a mentor/clinical supervisor as appropriate. Measurable Result Areas Organise and manage a caseload of patients with a new and existing diagnosis of skin cancer. Maintain patient records and ensure an effective documentation system to reflect the activity and delivery of specialist nursing care To work as an integral member of the Dermatology/ Oncology multidisciplinary team to participate in the development of the service and provide effective co-ordinated care for patients in line with national Cancer Waiting Times Standards To monitor and evaluate National Cancer Quality Standards for Skin Cancer Contribute to the delivery of evidence-based personalised and compassionate care which places quality at the heart of specialist practice. Care will be responsive to individual needs. Act as an accessible professional for the team supporting and contributing to the management of a clinical caseload. Use knowledge of the speciality and treatment to support the development of personalised care pathways for individuals to assist with holistic needs assessment, planning and evaluation of care and all care intervention To maintain a robust and comprehensive database of patients To undertake regular patient and service audits. Assist in managing risk by ensuring compliance with NICE guidelines. Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines to support the specialist service. Participate in clinical research relevant to practice area. Take personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision and appraisal. Actively engage in accredited learning and development opportunities needed to work within specialist area and take appropriate action to ensure these needs are met. Assist in completion of the I Want Great Care patient survey form to promote feedback from patients and carers to ensure service development is in line with user need. Communications and Working Relationships Act as a patient advocate to facilitate the process of shared decision making in respect to health, choice of treatment and care. Use interpersonal and communication skills where there may be significant barriers in order to build confidence. Ensure that patients’ individual needs are expressed and valued and individual care plans are understood. Using advanced communication skills support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event Act as an effective key worker for all patients and their families, providing advice, support and signposting when necessary Ensure that the patients holistic needs are taken into consideration in the decision making process. Attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, and represent the MDT at local/regional business meetings and the West Midlands Expert Advisory Group meetings Utilise highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes Link with the Lead Cancer Nurse and other cancer CNSs/AHPs with the Trust Act as a role model demonstrating high standards of holistic care and provide clinical support to other junior staff across the organisation. Act as a resource providing Dermatology/ Oncology advice and support across the service boundaries to ensure optimum liaison and co-ordination of care. Provide support to ensure public and patient involvement is embedded within the sphere of practice. Assist in setting measurable outcomes for the service and continuous evaluation of practice supporting changes where necessary. Contribute to the clinical governance agenda and participate in service improvement activities. Contribute to an annual service review, gathering information to support the annual report. Demonstrate empathetic interpersonal and communication skills in supporting, informing and advising patients where applicable. Effectively and sensitively communicate information to patients and family/carers at key points along the care pathway on a frequent basis. Refer to other health professionals and outside agencies to ensure optimum care and ongoing support for individual patients/carers, and to ensure the seamless transition from primary to secondary care appropriate to patients’ individual needs and circumstance. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Proven listening and counselling skills with the ability to manage complex situations and appropriately deliver sensitive and difficult outcomes - Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and communication skills - Knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence based practice - Knowledge of National Cancer Quality Standards for Skin Cancer and current NHS priorities - Knowledge of professional policies and procedures. - Able to manage a clinical work load - Ability to carry out audit and research - Proficient IT skills - Presentation skills - Ability to write reports and maintain accurate records **Desirable** - Advanced communication qualification ### Experience **Essential** - Relevant up to date post registration experience at Band 5 within the Dermatology, Oncology or Plastic Surgery - Minimum 18 months post registration experience - Experience of student supervision and teaching - Experience of delivering patient advocacy - Experience and understanding of research, and audit - Experience of multi-disciplinary/professional collaborative working **Desirable** - Membership of specialist interest groups related to Dermatology ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered General Nurse, NMC registered - First level degree in related subject - Post basic qualification in speciality - Teaching and Mentoring qualification - Evidence of continued professional development - Advanced communication skills training **Desirable** - Evidence of successful completion of relevant clinical courses e.g. advanced assessment skills, independent prescribing ### Other Job requirements **Essential** - Independent means of transport - Flexibility to work across sites ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 168.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10411165) - [person specification (pdf, 56.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10411166) - [occupational health functional requirements form (pdf, 207.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1897) ## 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.