Skin Cancer Support Nurse (Band 5) - Skin Cancer CNS Team - University Hospitals of North Midla[...]

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a compassionate Skin Cancer Support Nurse to join their dedicated team. This role involves delivering exceptional care to patients navigating their skin cancer journey, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, and advocating for patient needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in oncology or dermatology, demonstrating excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and inclusion, and take the next step in your nursing career with a role that truly makes a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in skin cancer care.
• Ability to support patients through their cancer journey.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to skin cancer patients.
• Conduct holistic needs assessments and implement care plans.

Skills

Post registration experience in a relevant area

Skin Cancer/Oncology/Dermatology experience

Education

Band 5 Registered Nurse

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospital of North Midlands Town Stoke on Trent Salary Dependent on experience Closing 15/05/2025 23:59

Skin Cancer Support Nurse

Band 5

Job overview

The Post holder will provide a high standard of care to patients, acting as a role model for the Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. It is expected that the individual will be able to work closely alongside the Skin Cancer CNSs to support and deputise in the absence of a Skin Cancer CNS. To provide psychological assessment, information and advice to patients with a skin cancer diagnosis.

The role will encompass the ability to:

• Provide information and support to patients, families and carers throughout the skin cancer pathway.
• Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans.
• To attend and contribute to Multidisciplinary meeting discussions and act as an advocate for patients receiving care within the skin cancer service.
• To support patients through the psychological impact of treatments and altered body image.
• To work as a team player and liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary team.
• In conjunction with the skin cancer team initiate and support innovative change in line with evidence-based practice, national standards and relevant reports relating to Skin Cancer patients

Main duties of the job

• Perform Holistic Needs Assessments with patients at varying stages of their skin cancer journey.
• Ability to initiate appropriate and timely consultation and/or referrals, recognising ones own scope of practice.
• To assess, implement and elevate programmes of physical, social and emotional care for individuals throughout the skin cancer service.
• To care for patients and their families within the framework of the NMC code of conduct and the departments philosophy of care.
• To make a thorough assessment of the patients’ needs according to an agreed model of nursing care pre and post appointments within the skin cancer service.
• To formulate evidence based programmes of care based on an assessment and evaluation of patient needs.
• To implement or supervise the implementation of all nursing actions as planned. To measure the effect of nursing actions, taking into account the patients’ perception and amend the plan of care as required. Working within the departments protocols and guidelines.
• To liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters affecting patient care and ensure sound communication with a Consultant in Charge and CNS keyworker.
• To assist the team in all clinical areas to maintain and develop team morale by demonstrating support for colleagues and by showing them high levels of enthusiasm and commitment.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communicate using a range of methods to ensure a caring, sensitive and empathetic manner to patients and their relatives. Communicate sensitive information about patients to other members of the health care team and with the consent of the patient to their relatives. Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with difficult situations. Lease and communicate with members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team in the planning and delivery of care for skin cancer patients. E.g.: cancer team, radiology staff, counsellor and other healthcare professionals. Being able to identify the educational needs of patients, their families and and their carers in relation skin cancer and addressing them at an individual and community level. Ensuring patients understand their treatment options, enabling them to provide informed consent. Always maintain patient and relative confidentiality. Promote equality and diversity ensuring that the individual needs of the patients and their families are recognised. It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months from appointment.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Band 5 Registered Nurse
• Band 5 registered nurse

Skills

• Post registration experience in a relevant area
• Skin Cancer/Oncology/Dermatology experience

Important information about your application

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
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• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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