Skin Cancer CNS

Transformation Unit; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at NHS AfC Band 6 in Torquay. The role focuses on addressing patients' health concerns, promoting wellbeing, and coordinating care in skin cancer and cancer pathways.

The CNS provides physical and emotional support and works within the Skin Multidisciplinary Team. The post involves close collaboration with the dermatology and cancer services, with opportunities to develop expertise, contribute to

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with relevant registration and current practice
• Evidence of CPD and continuing professional development
• Experience in cancer care and CNS role preferred
• Experience in dermatology or skin cancer pathways advantageous
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in coordinating patient care and providing education to patients and families
• Ability to work in Band 6 level responsibilities within NHS framework

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic nursing care for patients with skin cancer within the MDT
• Coordinate patient care across services and support patients through diagnosis and treatment
• Advise and educate patients about treatment options and side effects
• Collaborate with cancer support teams and participate in clinical developments and service enhancements

Skills

Registered Nurse

BSc Hons in relevant subject

CPD

Cancer Nursing experience

Level 2 communication

Advanced communication skills

Previous CNS role experience

Speciality pathway experience

Education

BSc Hons in relevant subject area

Job description

Main area Cancer services Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Part time
• Flexible working

22.5 hours per week (may include bank holiday s and weekends in the future) Job ref 388-8263981-PC&S

Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Town Torquay Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Skin Cancer CNS

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed job description and responsibilities

For the full details of the Skin Cancer CNS role please refer to the JD and PS attached

Person specification

• Registered Nurse
• BSc Hons in relevant subject area
• Evidence of CPD
• Cancer Nursing experience
• Level 2 communication
• Advanced Communication skills
• Evidence and experience of previous CNS role
• evidence of experience in speciality area pathway

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.