# Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/skin-cancer-nurse-specialist/32f211b0-c732-4cc5-9190-18f96e4bcb62 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/skin-cancer-nurse-specialist/32f211b0-c732-4cc5-9190-18f96e4bcb62.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Poole Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Clinical nurse specialist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 pa - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday from 9am -5pm) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-19T00:01:24.834Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/PooleChristchurch/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dermatology_Oncology/Dermatology_Oncology-v8243353 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8243353?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our established Skin Cancer Nursing Service at University Hospitals Dorset. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed clinician with a minimum of 5 years' experience in dermatology skin cancer and/or oncology, who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will provide specialist clinical support, advice and care co-ordination for patients with skin cancer, working closely within the multidisciplinary team. You will demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and clinical decision-making skills, with a commitment to service development and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious practitioner looking to further develop their specialist skills within a supportive and progressive cancer service. If you are motivated, proactive and dedicated to improving outcomes and experiences for patients with skin cancer, we would welcome your application. Candidates who do not fully meet the Band 7 person specification may also be considered for a Band 6 Development Clinical Nurse Specialist role. The successful applicant would be supported through a development programme, with progression to Band 7 upon successful achievement of agreed competencies and clinical capabilities. Interview: 12th November ### Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. ### Detailed job description and main 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. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Developed specialist knowledge of clinical practice underpinned by theory and experience - Evidence of continuing professional development and leadership of others **Desirable** - Trust Policies & Procedures - Working knowledge of hospital systems ### Experience **Essential** - Proven track record of specialist practice in dermatology / oncology - Experience in a managerial position - Experience of initiating and managing change - Working within multi-disciplinary groups and establishing effective working relationships in the workplace **Desirable** - Representing organisation/ profession at senior level meetings and committees - Experience of undertaking training needs analysis for staff groups planning and providing training ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registration on Part 1 or 12 of NMC Register (RGN or RN Adult) - Recognised teaching / trainer qualification / course - Post graduate qualifications related to Dermatology / Oncology **Desirable** - Master’s Degree or working towards - Advanced Communication Skills training course - Physical Examination course - Non-Medical Prescribing qualification ### Technical Skills Competencies **Essential** - Advanced skills in written and verbal communication including public speaking and report writing - IT skills - Ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop practical and workable solutions to address them - Ability to work unsupervised and prioritise and manage own workload **Desirable** - Appraisal skills - Ability to manage and deliver to deadlines and within resources ### Other requirements specific to the role **Essential** - Demonstrate ability to work under pressure ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [band 7 skin cancer cns (pdf, 123.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10624939) - [band 7 skin cancer cns (pdf, 219.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10624938) ## 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.