Plastic Surgery Nurse (Skin Cancer)
The closing date is 18 June 2025
Job summary
Frimley health NHS Trust are expanding the Skin Cancer team. We are looking to recruit a nurse with enthusiasm to learn new skills and develop our service.
With a focus on providing holistic, evidence based, individualised care for skin cancer patients in an outpatient setting whilst, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, senior members of the skin cancer nursing and Plastic Surgery team.
Expectations are tocomplete relevant training and development (internal and external) to gain the knowledge and clinical expertise required to care for post operative skin cancer patients.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will contribute to the development and ongoing evaluation of the skin cancer service, ensuring continuous improvement and maintenance of high standards of patient care. This will include active participation in audits and review of the national cancer patient experience survey to inform service enhancements.
You will support the delivery of a nurse-led, holistic, and evidence-based service, tailored to meet the individual needs of skin cancer patients through personalised care and support planning. The role demands strong knowledge of skin cancer and excellent communication skills to effectively engage with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
You will work independently to assess, plan, and deliver care, while collaborating within an integrated team to ensure seamless patient pathways. A key responsibility includes post-surgical wound assessment and dressing management, with the expectation to develop and maintain competence in these clinical skills through ongoing learning.
The post-holder will also contribute to patient education, promote self-management, and support patients emotionally throughout their care journey. Commitment to professional development and adherence to clinical governance standards are essential to ensure the service remains responsive and patient-centred.
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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Details
Date posted
05 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum incl HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-SF106
Job locations
Heatherwood Hospital
Brook Avenue
Ascot
SL5 7GB
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heatherwood Hospital
Brook Avenue
Ascot
SL5 7GB
Employer's website
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