Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist

NHS; Camberley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a compassionate registered nurse to join the Skin Cancer Nursing Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This part-time role focuses on developing specialist skills, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care, and driving improvements in survivorship. Suitable candidates should have a nursing degree, NMC registration, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration and nursing degree.
• Experience in oncology or skin cancer care nursing preferred.
• Evidence of independent working and holistic care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert knowledge and clinical support for skin cancer patients.
• Develop and manage a patient portfolio for skin cancer care.
• Ensure the highest standard of clinical care and patient engagement.

Skills

Good communication skills

Presentation skills

Ability to work independently

Multi-professional working

IT literate

Project management

Education

Degree in Nursing

Current NMC Registration

Willingness to complete MSc

Evidence of continuous professional development

Advanced Communications Skills Training

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Skin Cancer Nursing Team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate registered nurse who is looking to develop their career, become a clinical expert, and play a key role within the Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). This is a part-time Band 6 position, working 30 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop specialist skills through further study, clinical practice, and a structured competency framework. Working across both outpatient and inpatient settings, you will collaborate closely with the Skin Cancer MDT to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

A key focus of this role is the development of the nurse-led service across the entire care pathway for skin cancer patients. You will provide expert knowledge and clinical support, helping to drive improvements in survivorship care, personalised care, and the Supported Self-Management programme. Through partnership with the MDT, you will contribute to enhancing the experience, support, and outcomes for patients living with and beyond skin cancer.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will act as a keyworker for a defined skin cancer patient portfolio at Frimley Health Foundation Trust. Key to the role is developing skills to provide specialist expertise and knowledge in the diagnosis and management of patients with potential skin cancer requiring investigation, treatment and surveillance following National and NICE guidelines.

The post holder will ensure the highest standard of clinical care is provided. They will be easily identifiable to clients and users, provide leadership and have the appropriate level of authority to provide support, advice and assistance required by patients, their families and carers. Emphasis on the areas of patient/client safety, patient experience, user engagement and clinical outcomes will be essential.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Job responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration
• Degree in Nursing with willingness to complete MSc
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Advanced Communications Skills Training

Experience

• Relevant post registration experience at Band 5, or above (preferably Dermatology or Plastic Surgery)
• Evidence of independent working
• Holistic care of patients (Living with and Beyond Cancer)
• Relevant experience in oncology or skin cancer care nursing
• Holistic needs Assessment for cancer patients

Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrates good communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently, but equally well as a team member
• Multi-professional working
• IT literate
• Ability to work at pace, establish effective working relationships and develop strong team working
• Project management

Special Requirements

• Ability to travel and work between sites
• Ability to work occasional flexible hours to meet the needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£39,205 to £47,084 a yearper annum incl HCAS