Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist- Fixed Term

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Poole seeks a registered nurse specializing in Dermatology or Oncology. This 9-month role offers the chance to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a multidisciplinary team. The nurse will manage skin cancer patients' pathways, ensuring holistic and evidence-based support. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving patient outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Dermatology or Oncology required.
• Specialist-level nursing management for skin cancer patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care and psychosocial support for skin cancer patients.
• Deliver safe, effective, multidisciplinary care.
• Act as a resource and advocate for patients and families.

Skills

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Patient-Centered Care

Education

UK NMC Registration

Job description

If you are a registered nurse with experience in Dermatology or Oncology, this is an excellent opportunity to gain knowledge in this interesting and varied discipline.

We would love to hear from you if you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care.

We work very closely with the wider multidisciplinary team on a day-to-day basis, including Dermatologists, Medical and Clinical Oncologists, and Maxillofacial surgeons.

Our role is to provide specialist-level nursing management and support for patients throughout their skin cancer pathway—from diagnosis to surgery, treatments, or palliative management.

This post will be for 9 months, with the possibility to extend to 12 months.

This role requires an active UK NMC registration.

Base Location: Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

• The Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist will provide expert nursing care and psychosocial support for patients diagnosed with skin cancer (primary and metastatic disease) and their families.
• To provide specialised clinical practice to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, multidisciplinary care for patients with skin cancer.
• To act as a resource and provide specialist advice and education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• To act as an advocate and provide ongoing support for patients and families.
• To support the delivery of a comprehensive, nurse-led service that is holistic, evidence-based, and meets the individual needs of skin cancer patients.

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD is investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move sites this year or next, either temporarily or long-term. Recruiting managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions you have about this at interview.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Helen Keefe

Job title: Lead Skin Cancer Specialist Nurse

Email: [e-mail]

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