Job summary
Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist.
Band 6
37.5 hours working Monday to Friday
The role will be a full time position based at University
hospital of North Durham with rotation to Sunderland Royal Hospital, Sedgefield
Community Hospital and Darlington Memorial Hospital.
The successful candidate with provide guidance, support and
treatment to both Dermatology and Plastic patients who have been diagnosed with
Skin Cancer.
The specialist Nurse will support patients predominantly in
an Outpatients setting but occasionally will include supporting in-patient
areas.
Interview dates will be confirmed and you will
be required to deliver a 10 minute presentation on the role of a band 6 skin
CNS nurse in the first 6 months.
Main duties of the job
Support and
clinically assess Skin cancer patients.
Provide specialist advice to a range of Health care
professionals via written, telephone and person-to-person contact.
Liase with other nursing staff and members of the
multidisciplinary team in order to achieve optimum levels of care in relation
to specialised area of practice e.g. when discussing treatment options and
sharing care with other specialities.
Excellent communication skills and working relationships.
Proficient in using information systems for data entry and
updating patient records.
Dealing with complex cases and interpret clinical
information.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.
Support training and educational needs.
Act as a role model.
Comply with Health and safety, infection control
and other trust policies.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA Band 3 within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity is available to work within the skin
cancer team as a clinical nurse specialist.
We are seeking to recruit a compassionate and caring
Clinical Nurse Specialist to support the Skin Cancer team to work across County
Durham and Darlington Foundation trust sites.
You will be a registered nurse with significant post
registration experience and excellent organisational and communication skills.
You will hold a degree or able to provide evidence of study
at degree level in Nursing and you should also hold a current mentorship and
clinical skills qualification.
Car driver or able to travel between sites is essential.
Knowledge of Dermatology/Plastic surgery and experience of
delivering care within these specialities is desirable.
You must be willing to undertake all necessary training for
the role.
You will have the ability to work independently and also as
part of the Skin Cancer team. Flexibility in working days is essential to
ensure service levels are maintained.
You will link and work closely with the
Dermatology and Plastic surgery team to ensure a seamless referral process
following established guidelines and protocols between Dermatology, Plastic
surgery, Maxiliofacial specialty and Histopathology to ensure our patients are
well supported through their pathway.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity is available to work within the skin
cancer team as a clinical nurse specialist.
We are seeking to recruit a compassionate and caring
Clinical Nurse Specialist to support the Skin Cancer team to work across County
Durham and Darlington Foundation trust sites.
You will be a registered nurse with significant post
registration experience and excellent organisational and communication skills.
You will hold a degree or able to provide evidence of study
at degree level in Nursing and you should also hold a current mentorship and
clinical skills qualification.
Car driver or able to travel between sites is essential.
Knowledge of Dermatology/Plastic surgery and experience of
delivering care within these specialities is desirable.
You must be willing to undertake all necessary training for
the role.
You will have the ability to work independently and also as
part of the Skin Cancer team. Flexibility in working days is essential to
ensure service levels are maintained.
You will link and work closely with the
Dermatology and Plastic surgery team to ensure a seamless referral process
following established guidelines and protocols between Dermatology, Plastic
surgery, Maxiliofacial specialty and Histopathology to ensure our patients are
well supported through their pathway.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications & Training Registered General Nurse.
- Educated to Degree level, with relevant degree qualification.
- Teaching certificate (mentor training).
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills.
- Evidence of Masters level Learning.
- Post graduate qualification and/or evidence of study in skin related subject.
- Post registration experience in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery.
- Clinical skills qualifaction or working towards.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant post graduate experience including specialist area of practice.
- Specialist knowledge and skills underpinned by theory and experience in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery.
- Ability to undertake and interpret audits with a view to improving service and development.
- Knowledge of Dermatology/Plastic surgery treatment modalities & implications.
- Ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture.
- Excellent communication and counselling skills both in clinical settings and with other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated team.
- Organised and able to prioritise and work to deadlines.
- Ability to respond sensitively to situations of conflict.
- Flexible and innovative
- Commitment to continuing personal development.
- Well developed IT skills.
- Ability to obtain and critically evaluate information to enable decision making.
Desirable
- Experience working with patients with a diagnosis of cancer.
- Experience in teaching.
- Lesion recognition.
- Dermoscopy skills.
- Evidence of advanced communication skills.
- Understanding of audit methodologies
- Research qualification.
- Skills in supervision and mentorship.
- Confident & effective teaching / presentation skills.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Assertive and confident yet approachable and supportive manner.
- Professionally credible.
- Ability to work hours required.
- Ability to travel independently between sites.
- Flexibility in approach to work and in range of duties/ hours of work.
- Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm.
- Diplomatic.
- Calm and objective.
- Self Motivated.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post experience in the specialist field or similar.
- At least two years post nursing experience.
- Experience of multi professional working.
- Evidence of learning and continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as clinical specialist nurse.
- Experience of audit and research.
- In-depth specialist experience.
- Evidence of teaching.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications & Training Registered General Nurse.
- Educated to Degree level, with relevant degree qualification.
- Teaching certificate (mentor training).
Desirable
- Advanced communication skills.
- Evidence of Masters level Learning.
- Post graduate qualification and/or evidence of study in skin related subject.
- Post registration experience in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery.
- Clinical skills qualifaction or working towards.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant post graduate experience including specialist area of practice.
- Specialist knowledge and skills underpinned by theory and experience in Dermatology and Plastic Surgery.
- Ability to undertake and interpret audits with a view to improving service and development.
- Knowledge of Dermatology/Plastic surgery treatment modalities & implications.
- Ability to think strategically and see the bigger picture.
- Excellent communication and counselling skills both in clinical settings and with other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an integrated team.
- Organised and able to prioritise and work to deadlines.
- Ability to respond sensitively to situations of conflict.
- Flexible and innovative
- Commitment to continuing personal development.
- Well developed IT skills.
- Ability to obtain and critically evaluate information to enable decision making.
Desirable
- Experience working with patients with a diagnosis of cancer.
- Experience in teaching.
- Lesion recognition.
- Dermoscopy skills.
- Evidence of advanced communication skills.
- Understanding of audit methodologies
- Research qualification.
- Skills in supervision and mentorship.
- Confident & effective teaching / presentation skills.
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Requirements
Essential
- Assertive and confident yet approachable and supportive manner.
- Professionally credible.
- Ability to work hours required.
- Ability to travel independently between sites.
- Flexibility in approach to work and in range of duties/ hours of work.
- Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm.
- Diplomatic.
- Calm and objective.
- Self Motivated.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post experience in the specialist field or similar.
- At least two years post nursing experience.
- Experience of multi professional working.
- Evidence of learning and continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as clinical specialist nurse.
- Experience of audit and research.
- In-depth specialist experience.
- Evidence of teaching.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
