About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate nurse to join our supportive and forward-thinking Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team at the RUH. This is an exciting opportunity to develop into an autonomous CNS role within a service that values collaboration, learning, and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Our team prides itself on providing holistic, compassionate support to patients throughout their cancer journey. You will be joining an experienced and approachable group of professionals who are committed to developing each other, sharing expertise, and continuously improving the care we provide.
This post is offered as a developmental Band 6 to Band 7 position, with a clearly defined pathway to CNS level through competency-based progression, structured education, and strong clinical supervision. We are committed to investing in your development and supporting you to grow with confidence in the role.
As a CNS you will build meaningful relationships with patients and their families, offering continuity, reassurance, and expert guidance at every stage. You will work closely with dermatology, oncology, primary care, and the wider MDT, contributing to a truly integrated and patient-focused service.
Main duties of the job
Full duties of the role can be found in the attached Job Description.
Act as a key worker for patients with skin cancer, providing holistic, person-centred care across the patient pathway Deliver nurse-led clinics and support patients from diagnosis through treatment, follow-up, and surveillance Provide specialist clinical advice, education, and psychological support to patients and their families Undertake holistic assessment, care planning, and evaluation of care needs Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients and carers Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and across organisational boundaries Support patient self-management and signpost to appropriate services Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and patient experience initiatives Participate in audit, research, and implementation of evidence-based practice Support education and development of staff, acting as a role model and facilitator
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.
We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!
Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & training Essential
Experience in dermatology/oncology/palliative care Registered Nurse with NMC registration Teaching qualification or working towards
Desirable
Physical Assessment and Clinical Reasoning qualification with competence in lymph node examination Advanced communication skills qualification (e.g. breaking bad news) Post-registration qualification in cancer/dermatology/palliative care Non-medical prescribing
Specific skills Essential
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines Excellent communication skills Knowledge or audit process, research and evidence-based practice Ability to manage complex and emotionally challenging situations
Desirable
Experience of managing a complex CNS caseload Ability to critically analyse research and evidence-based practice Highly developed leadership skills
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Relevant post-registration experience Experience of multi-professional working Knowledge of cancer pathways and targets Experience coordinating patient care
Desirable
Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Advanced skills in skin lesion recognition, including competent use of dermoscopy in clinical practice Experience to practice autonomously and lead service development Evidence of advanced communication skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dermatology Department, Royal United Hospital
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)