Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate nurse to join our supportive and forward-thinking Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team at the RUH. This is an exciting opportunity to develop into an autonomous CNS role within a service that values collaboration, learning, and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Our team prides itself on providing holistic, compassionate support to patients throughout their cancer journey. You will be joining an experienced and approachable group of professionals who are committed to developing each other, sharing expertise, and continuously improving the care we provide.
This post is offered as a developmental Band 6 to Band 7 position, with a clearly defined pathway to CNS level through competency-based progression, structured education, and strong clinical supervision. We are committed to investing in your development and supporting you to grow with confidence in the role.
As a CNS you will build meaningful relationships with patients and their families, offering continuity, reassurance, and expert guidance at every stage. You will work closely with dermatology, oncology, primary care, and the wider MDT, contributing to a truly integrated and patient-focused service.
Main duties of the job
Full duties of the role can be found in the attached Job Description.
- Act as a key worker for patients with skin cancer, providing holistic, person-centred care across the patient pathway
- Deliver nurse-led clinics and support patients from diagnosis through treatment, follow-up, and surveillance
- Provide specialist clinical advice, education, and psychological support to patients and their families
- Undertake holistic assessment, care planning, and evaluation of care needs
- Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients and carers
- Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and across organisational boundaries
- Support patient self-management and signpost to appropriate services
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and patient experience initiatives
- Participate in audit, research, and implementation of evidence-based practice
- Support education and development of staff, acting as a role model and facilitator
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
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This advert is for Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist with Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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