Skin Cancer Support Nurse

Skin Cancer Support Nurse

Closing date: 14 July 2026

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. The individual will work closely alongside the Skin Cancer CNSs to support and deputise in the absence of a Skin Cancer CNS, providing psychological assessment, information and advice to patients with a skin cancer diagnosis.

• Provide information and support to patients, families and carers throughout the skin cancer pathway.
• Offer clinical support to senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meeting discussions, acting as an advocate for patients receiving care within the skin cancer service.
• Support patients through the psychological impact of treatments and altered body image.
• Work as a team player and liaise and communicate effectively with members of the nursing, medical and multidisciplinary team.
• Initiate and support innovative change in line with evidence‑based practice, national standards and relevant reports relating to Skin Cancer patients.
• Perform holistic needs assessments with patients at varying stages of their skin cancer journey.
• Initiate appropriate and timely consultations and referrals, recognising one’s own scope of practice.
• Assess, implement and elevate programmes of physical, social and emotional care for individuals throughout the skin cancer service.
• Care for patients and their families within the framework of the NMC code of conduct and the department’s philosophy of care.
• 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.
• Formulate evidence‑based programmes of care based on an assessment and evaluation of patient needs.
• Implement or supervise the implementation of all nursing actions as planned, and measure the effect of nursing actions, taking into account the patients’ perception and amending the plan of care as required.
• Liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team on matters affecting patient care and ensure sound communication with a consultant in charge and CNS key‑worker.
• Assist the team in all clinical areas to maintain and develop team morale by demonstrating support for colleagues and showing high levels of enthusiasm and commitment.

• Band 5 Registered Nurse

• Post‑registration experience in Dermatology, Plastic Surgery or Oncology

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.