Lead Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Greater London is seeking a skilled Lead Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist for maternity cover. The role requires substantial experience in skin cancer and expertise in systemic treatments. As the Lead CNS, you will provide clinical leadership and managerial support to a team, ensuring high-quality patient care and contributing to service improvements. This fixed-term position offers a salary range of £64,156 to £71,148 per annum, along with various benefits such as career development and flexible working.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• NMC registration and degree in a related subject required.
• Post-registration qualifications at level 7 are necessary.
• Experience in teaching and assessing others is essential.
• Substantial post-registration experience at band 7 or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to the CNS team.
• Deliver expert clinical care at an enhanced level.
• Perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Speciality knowledge

Education

Degree in related subject

Post-registration qualification(s) in specialty

Recognised teaching qualification

Advanced Dermoscopy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Lead Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to provide maternity cover within our highly skilled and well‑established Skin Cancer CNS team. This is an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable and motivated nurse to lead a dynamic service while contributing directly to high‑quality patient care.

In this role, you'll provide clinical expertise and managerial leadership to three band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialists. The CNS team works autonomously across a range of nurse‑led clinics, delivering specialist assessment, treatment support and patient education throughout the pathway. The CNS team delivers a specialist, leading mole‑mapping service within Imperial, utilising the most up‑to‑date imaging technology to support the early recognition and detection of skin cancers in our patients. You will work across all sites on designated days, collaborating closely with the MDT.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in skin cancer and an excellent understanding of systemic anti‑cancer treatments. We are looking for a kind, dedicated and collaborative professional with exceptional communication skills and a commitment to advancing service quality.

As Lead CNS you will be expected to support team development, service improvements, and uphold the highest standards of patient‑centred care. This is a rewarding opportunity to positively influence patient experience and contribute to the continued growth of a specialist service.

Main duties of the job

• The Lead/Team Lead CNS will provide clinical leadership, service management and line management to the CNS team/service.
• The Lead/Team Lead CNS will deliver expert clinical care at an enhanced level and use their experience to support the band 6 and 7 CNSs within their practice and role.
• A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with relevant experience and post‑registration education for working at an enhanced level within a specific area of practice. They assess, manage, deliver care, advise on, and support patients.
• CNSs have the autonomy to act and accept responsibility and accountability for their actions, acting as a skilled advisor for patients, or a resource for others.
• CNSs perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment using a personalised approach. This is characterised by a level of decision making based on detailed knowledge and understanding of their area of practice.
• As part of the multidisciplinary team CNSs can work in or across many settings, depending on their area of expertise and scope of practice.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted: 02 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 a year pa inclusive

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 290‑SCCS‑2103

Job locations

Trust Wide

Fulham Palace Road

London

W6 8RF

Job description & responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications – Essential

• NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
• Post‑registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject at level 7.
• Recognised teaching qualification and Advanced Communication Skills.
• Leadership and Management course(s).
• Advanced Dermoscopy.

Education/Qualifications – Desirable

• MSc or MA in related speciality.
• Advanced physical assessment and clinical reasoning qualification.
• Leadership qualification.
• Quality improvement training.

Experience – Essential

• Substantial post‑registration experience at band 7 or above, including relevant CNS experience.
• Experience of leadership.
• Experience of teaching and assessing others.
• Experience of audit and service development.

Experience – Desirable

• Research experience and publication.
• Experience of line managing others.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities – Essential

• In‑depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence‑based practice.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced communication skills and manage complex situations.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Excellent organisational skills and advanced ICT skills, including Microsoft Office.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities – Desirable

• Ability to lead and influence change.
• Ability to design and deliver education programmes.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Trust Wide, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF

Employer's website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)