Skin Cancer Advanced Nurse Practitioner | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals; Crewe; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Cheshire is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join their Dermatology team. This role involves managing skin cancer care, conducting examinations, and enhancing nursing practice through education. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing nurse-led services in alignment with national standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care in a sustainable environment. Closing date for applications is 1 Jan 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in Dermatology care.
• Ability to conduct dermoscopy and diagnose skin lesions.
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload for follow-up care and treatment.
• Coordinate communication across the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide education and development for nursing staff.

Skills

Specialist knowledge in Dermatology

Experience in managing skin cancer care

Physical examination skills

Effective communication

Education

Nursing degree with ANP qualification

Job description

Overview

This is a newly created ANP post and an exciting opportunity to join our established skin cancer nurse team at Mid Cheshire Hospital Trust in Crewe and Northwich. The current team consists of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Surgical/CNS and cancer support worker; this is an additional post to join this team.

You will join an established team of consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and clinical nurse specialists and become a key member of the wider Dermatology Department.

You will deliver a mix of clinic types and will be integral to delivering the highest standard of care to patients throughout their journey.

This post supports the Department’s strong focus on providing quality patient care in a sustainable service delivery model.

Contact

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma Murtagh at [e-mail], Dermatology Service Manager.

Trust Background

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, and was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, and offer a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children’s health. The Trust is part of the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP). During the coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its ‘Be Safe Be EquiPPEd’ campaign and for workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Dermatology (skin cancer) will use their specialist knowledge, skills and experience to provide Dermatology care to patients with suspected or proven skin cancer attending the Dermatology departments within the Diagnostics & Clinical Services Division.

The successful candidate will work as a self‑directed independent practitioner managing a defined caseload of patients for regular follow‑up care and treatment. The ANP will undertake physical examination (including dermoscopy), complete medical history and arrange further diagnostic tests (bloods, imaging, biopsy) for patients presenting with new, undiagnosed lesions.

The ANP will inform the strategic direction of the Dermatology Department regarding the continued development of nurse‑led Dermatology care within skin cancer services. They will have a role in the development of skin cancer services within the Trust, ensuring this relates to the needs of patients and aligns with NICE Guidance, strategic, operational and national objectives. They will coordinate effective communication across the multidisciplinary team, between departments and the community.

The ANP will provide specialist education and development for nursing staff and colleagues through education programmes, individual development programmes and clinical supervision. They will directly support the nursing team and junior doctors to complete competency‑based training programmes appropriate to their level.

The ANP promotes excellence in nursing practice through the integration of expert clinical practice, education, consultancy, and by acting as a resource, developing practice and committing to research and audit.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026.