Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 12 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Skin Cancer Nursing Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate registered nurse who is looking to develop their career, become a clinical expert, and play a key role within the Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). This is a part-time Band 6 position, working 30 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop specialist skills through further study, clinical practice, and a structured competency framework. Working across both outpatient and inpatient settings, you will collaborate closely with the Skin Cancer MDT to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

A key focus of this role is the development of the nurse-led service across the entire care pathway for skin cancer patients. You will provide expert knowledge and clinical support, helping to drive improvements in survivorship care, personalised care, and the Supported Self-Management programme. Through partnership with the MDT, you will contribute to enhancing the experience, support, and outcomes for patients living with and beyond skin cancer.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will act as a keyworker for a defined skin cancer patient portfolio at Frimley Health Foundation Trust. Key to the role is developing skills to provide specialist expertise and knowledge in the diagnosis and management of patients with potential skin cancer requiring investigation, treatment and surveillance following National and NICE guidelines.

The post holder will ensure the highest standard of clinical care is provided. They will be easily identifiable to clients and users, provide leadership and have the appropriate level of authority to provide support, advice and assistance required by patients, their families and carers. Emphasis on the areas of patient/client safety, patient experience, user engagement and clinical outcomes will be essential.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year per Annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-KMU220

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7UJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration
  • Degree in Nursing with willingness to complete MSc
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

  • Advanced Communications Skills Training

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience at Band 5, or above (preferably Dermatology or Plastic Surgery)
  • Evidence of independent working
  • Holistic care of patients (Living with and Beyond Cancer)

Desirable

  • Relevant experience in oncology or skin cancer care nursing
  • Holistic needs Assessment for cancer patients

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates good communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work independently, but equally well as a team member
  • Multi-professional working
  • IT literate
  • Ability to work at pace, establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working

Desirable

  • Project management

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel and work between sites
  • Ability to work occasional flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Current NMC Registration
  • Degree in Nursing with willingness to complete MSc
  • Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

  • Advanced Communications Skills Training

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant post registration experience at Band 5, or above (preferably Dermatology or Plastic Surgery)
  • Evidence of independent working
  • Holistic care of patients (Living with and Beyond Cancer)

Desirable

  • Relevant experience in oncology or skin cancer care nursing
  • Holistic needs Assessment for cancer patients

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates good communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work independently, but equally well as a team member
  • Multi-professional working
  • IT literate
  • Ability to work at pace, establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working

Desirable

  • Project management

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel and work between sites
  • Ability to work occasional flexible hours to meet the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7UJ


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7UJ


Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Laura O'Hare or Jackie Brighton

jacqueline.brighton@nhs.net

07876390418

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year per Annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

151-KMU220

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7UJ


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