Skin Cancer Support Nurse

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Stoke University Hospital Town Stoke on Trent Salary Per annum Closing 14/07/2026 23:59

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.

• 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.
• Attend and contribute to Multidisciplinary meeting discussions and act 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, 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.
• 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.
• Identify the educational needs of patients, their families and carers in relation to skin cancer and address them at an individual level.
• Ensure patients understand their treatment options, enabling them to provide informed consent.
• Maintain patient and relative confidentiality.

• Perform Holistic Needs Assessments with patients at varying stages of their skin cancer journey.
• Initiate appropriate and timely consultation and/or 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. Measure the effect of nursing actions, taking into account the patients’ perception and amend the plan of care as required. Work within the department's protocols and guidelines.
• 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.
• Assist the team in all clinical areas to maintain and develop team morale by demonstrating support for colleagues and showing enthusiasm and commitment.

• Band 5 Registered Nurse

• Post registration experience in Dermatology, Plastic Surgery or Oncology

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.