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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our supportive, experienced small team. The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills in order to provide advice, support and information from the time of the diagnosis of a skin cancer and throughout the patients care pathway. This will be both within a clinic setting and also via telephone. As part of the skin cancer CNS team you will be expected to liaise with the Leeds Cancer Centre and participate in the recording of holistic needs assessments and the other stipulated assessments of cancer patients. You will possess excellent organisational skills and will be capable of working as an integral part of a busy multidisciplinary team as well as being able to work independently using your own initiative. Supporting skin cancer patients having radiotherapy or immunotherapy treatments is an expected part of the role.
Main duties of the job
What you will bring to the role Previous experience of working with skin cancer patients is desirable however not essential as full training would be provided for the right candidate. Previous dermatology or oncology experience would also be desirable. Opportunities for further professional development will be available. Subsequent to training, you would be expected to see and assess skin cancer patients in the fast-track clinics and see patients for diagnosis and follow up (with Consultant supervision). You would also be expected to carry out telephone consultations for patients coming for surgery for suspected skin cancers. After training, you would be expected to manage the histopathology results of these patients, again with Consultant support when needed. If you are interested in this post and would like any further information, please contact; Jenny Fallon (Skin Cancer CNS Team Leader) jennyfallon@nhs.net -Tel 0113 3924378. Please note Jenny is on Leave 3/8 - 18/8.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 22 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 001617
- Job locations: Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4SA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name: Jenny Fallon Position: Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist Email: jennyfallon@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: TBC Interview Date: TBC
* Please note Jenny is on AL 3/8 - 18/8*
Shortlisting will be taking place after the 18th August.
Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our supportive, experienced small team.
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills in order to provide advice, support and information from the time of the diagnosis of a skin cancer and throughout the patients care pathway. This will be both within a clinic setting and also via telephone.
As part of the skin cancer CNS team you will be expected to liaise with the Leeds Cancer Centre and participate in the recording of holistic needs assessments and the other stipulated assessments of cancer patients. You will possess excellent organisational skills and will be capable of working as an integral part of a busy multidisciplinary team as well as being able to work independently using your own initiative. Supporting skin cancer patients having radiotherapy or immunotherapy treatments is an expected part of the role.
Why you should join our Team
The post holder will be responsible for the management of a defined caseload of skin cancer patients seeking advice from their senior when necessary.
The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate excellent communication skills in order to provide advice, support and information from the time of the diagnosis of a skin cancer and throughout the patients care pathway. This will be both within a clinic setting and also via telephone.
As part of the skin cancer CNS team, you will be expected to liaise with the Leeds Cancer Centre and participate in the recording of holistic needs assessments and the other stipulated assessments of cancer patients. You will possess excellent organisational skills and will be capable of working as an integral part of a busy multidisciplinary team as well as being able to work independently using your own initiative.
What you will bring to the role
Previous experience of working with skin cancer patients is desirable however not essential as full training would be provided for the right candidate. Previous dermatology or oncology experience would also be desirable. Opportunities for further professional development will be available.
Subsequent to training, you would be expected to see and assess skin cancer patients in the fast-track clinics and see patients for diagnosis and follow up (with Consultant supervision). You would also be expected to carry out telephone consultations for patients coming for surgery for suspected skin cancers. After training, you would be expected to manage the histopathology results of these patients, again with Consultant support when needed.
If you are interested in this post and would like any further information, please contact; Jenny Fallon (Skin Cancer CNS Team Leader)
jennyfallon@nhs.net -Tel 0113 3924378. Please note Jenny is on Leave 3/8 - 18/8.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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