Skin Cancer Cancer Nurse Specialist

Job summary

Our philosophy is 'together we can make things better', if this aligns with your ambition, passion and beliefs, we will welcome an application from you.

You will provide on-going advice and support to enable patients to make informed decisions about their management and care. There will be an expectation to contribute to the implementation of the Personalised Care Agenda which will involve reviewing and leading on follow up and Health and Wellbeing interventions.

You will provide a specialist service to a caseload of patients with skin cancer and their families from the point of diagnosis onwards, including treatment toxicity review and symptom control.

Part time, permanent, development role at Band 5 may be considered.

Main duties of the job

• This role is Macmillan affiliated.
• To act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity
• To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
• To provide a high-quality customer service this complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards
• To be honest and learn from mistakes and help to create a "no-blame" culture were people feel able to share and learn from experiences together
• To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department

About us

Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust became one of the first vertically integrated organisations in the country delivering acute and community health and social care services to a geographically and socially diverse population of approximately 375,00 people.

Our integrated health and wellbeing teams, specialist acute services and strong partnership working with Primary Care, Mental Health services, Devon County Council and the CCG means we are in an excellent position to achieve the Trust's commitment of delivering seamless joined-up care. Come and be part of our journey.

As a Cancer team we are vibrant and inclusive service within the organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.

As a Cancer team we treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. the trust has an extensive wellbeing programme for staff which is designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Why work with us