Skin Cancer CNS

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Skin Cancer CNS role is a key worker role within the Skin Multidisciplinary team. It addresses patients' health concerns and promotes their health and wellbeing, using expertise in Skin cancer and cancer care to provide physical and emotional support and to coordinate care.

The CNS team is based within the acute trust near the main oncology department and inpatient units, formed as part of the cancer support service for the Trust.

Job description

The Cancer CNS role is a key worker role. The Skin Cancer CNS addresses patient's health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in Skin cancer and cancer care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive outcome for patients.

The Skin Cancer CNS role is a key worker role and is a core member of the Skin Multidisciplinary team in TSDFT. The Skin Cancer CNS addresses patients' health concerns and works to promote their health and wellbeing. Using their skills and expertise in Skin care, the CNS provides physical and emotional support to their patients coordinates their care services and informs and advises them on clinical and practical issues associated with their diagnosis. This leads to a more positive experience and outcome for patients.

The Skin Cancer CNS team are based within the acute trust near the main oncology department, the planned daycase unit and the Inpatient cancer unit. The Skin Cancer CNS is part of the core service and is part of the cancer support team for the trust.

The CNS works collaboratively with others or independently to meet the needs of the patients and their families. It is expected they will also participate in the education and development of other staff members and assist with the development of clinical services and enhanced practice across the Trust.