Melanoma Clinical Nurse Specialist | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the South East is seeking a specialist for its melanoma team. You will develop and evaluate care for melanoma patients, ensuring high standards of clinical care. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of immune checkpoint inhibitors and will demonstrate expertise in supporting patients. A comprehensive benefits package is included, along with flexible working options.

Benefits

At least 27 days annual leave

Membership in NHS Pension Scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Qualifications

• Knowledge of immune checkpoint inhibitors essential.
• Experience in a cancer care role beneficial.
• Ability to manage and support patients with melanoma.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate melanoma service.
• Act as the key worker for melanoma patients.
• Provide advice and support to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Conduct clinical audits and support research in the field.

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work in partnership with members of the multidisciplinary Melanoma Team to provide quality specialist care. The post will involve supporting the cancer pathway at diagnosis and delivering personalised care. A key element of the role is knowledge of immune checkpoint inhibitors, the disease, and a passion to make a difference for our patients and their families.

KeyResponsibilities

• Develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist melanoma service, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of clinical care.
• Be named key worker for this cohort of patients; act as lead specialist and demonstrate expertise within the Melanoma service.
• Provide specialist advice, education and support to patients, their carers/relatives and health care professionals.
• Undertake clinical audits and support research within this specialist area.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research and standards of care, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines; contribute to service developments with multidisciplinary colleagues, including peer review.
• Ensure safety and well-being of service users, promote dignity and human rights through person-centred care principles.
• Line management responsibility for a Band 4 Melanoma Cancer Support Worker.

About the Trust and Service

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. It offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

Flexible Working

We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.

Recruitment Information

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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
• Blue Light card eligibility.
• And more; additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.

Application Guidance

We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Following corporate induction you will be expected to attend the Trust’s 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics. The programme is full-time (please email [e-mail] if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites. The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Sep 2025