Job summary
- Main area
- Skin Cancer
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Cross site working may be required)
- Job ref
- 151-KMU220
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Frimley Park Hospital
- Town
- Frimley, Camberley
- Salary
- £39,205 - £47,084 per Annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist
Band 6
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Essential criteria
- Current NMC Registration
- Degree in Nursing with willingness to complete MSc
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable criteria
- Advanced Communications Skills Training
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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)
Desirable criteria
- Relevant experience in oncology or skin cancer care nursing
- Holistic needs Assessment for cancer patients
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Project management
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel and work between sites
- Ability to work occasional flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura O'Hare or Jackie Brighton
- Job title
- Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07876 390418
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