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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (secondments considered to internal applicants (to cover maternity leave))
Hours
Part time - 32 hours per week
Job ref
223-SCS-665
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/08/2026 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

An exciting opportunity to work within Dermatology as a member of the Skin Cancer Team.

We are a small team with a large workload, based in the outpatient department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We are looking for a very experienced Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to work as a Band 7 for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

The successful applicant will have experience in the following elements of Skin Cancer Management:

  • Attendance and participation in weekly MDT.
  • Delivery of bad news/diagnosis, act as Key Worker to patients with a skin cancer diagnosis and have an advanced communication qualification.
  • Managing a cohort of new suspected skin cancer patients, history taking, physical assessment, dermoscopy and obtaining consent.
  • Managing a cohort of follow-up patient, who have been diagnosed with skin cancer and require on-going monitoring.

 

Main duties of the job

In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate seamless specialist service.

They will ensure patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. 
As a nursing expert the post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist’s service, providing advice, education and support to staff, patients their families and carers.

The post holder is accountable for their safe, effective clinical practice and working as part of a defined team and supporting team performance, ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human 
resources. 

Working for our organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice / City and Guilds 730(7) Cert Ed
  • First Level Nurse (NMC registered)
  • Education or experience at Master’s Level - or willingness to work toward.
  • Degree or a degree pathway in Nursing Studies or willing to undertake

Experience and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Experience of communicating with multi professionals at all levels on subjects that may be sensitive or contentious.
  • Clear understanding of the Specialist Nurse role
  • Extensive post registration experience within the NHS
  • Significant proven experience at Band 6 in dermatology out patient service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jo Hoyle
Job title
Dermatology Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261107

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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