About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated registered nurse to join the Dermatology Service as a Band 7 Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) based at City Health Campus, Sheldon Block.
This is a key role within the skin cancer service, providing expert clinical care and acting as a Key Worker for patients across the cancer pathway. The post holder will manage a specialist caseload, delivering advanced clinical assessment, coordinating care, and supporting patients from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up.
The role also contributes to service development, education and quality improvement, ensuring care is delivered in line with national cancer standards and best practice.
Main duties of the job Manage a specialist caseload of patients with skin cancer, delivering advanced assessment and clinical decision-making. Act as a Key Worker, ensuring continuity, coordination and personalised care throughout the patient pathway. Provide expert advice on symptom management, treatment pathways and patient supportSupport timely progression through the cancer pathway, working closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT)Contribute to MDT preparation, coordination and follow-up of agreed care plansDeliver nurse-led clinics and support outpatient activity where appropriate. Provide education, support and advice to patients, carers and healthcare professionals. Contribute to staff development through teaching and clinical supportParticipate in audit, research and quality improvement initiatives to enhance service deliverySupport the development and implementation of evidence-based practice within dermatology and cancer care. Provide leadership and support to junior staff, including supervision where required. Contribute to service development and innovation to improve patient outcomes and experience
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for the ongoing management and development of the Skin Cancer CNS service, including leading on specialist clinical practice, supporting pathway coordination and contributing to service improvement across the Trust.
Working collaboratively across hospital and community settings, the role focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, including holistic assessment, coordination of care, education and support for patients and the wider clinical team. The post holder will also support clinical governance, audit and research, ensuring services are aligned with national cancer standards and best practice guidance.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, advanced communication skills and the ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
For full details of the role, including comprehensive duties, responsibilities and person specification requirements, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse Degree level study relevant to the specialist area Recognised teaching and assessing qualification or vast relevant experience
Desirable
Leadership Course Advanced Communication Course
Experience Essential
Significant post registration experience Demonstratable experience within a dermatology or skin cancer setting, including management of patients with suspected or confirmed skin malignancy Experience of autonomously managing patients with complex, clinical needs requiring advanced assessment and decision making Able to demonstrate evidence of counselling skills Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care Knowledge and understanding of nursing clinical audit Able to set and monitor standards Clear understanding of the Clinical Nurse Specialist role An understanding of the issues surrounding nurse's role expansion Evidence of supporting others within the clinical environment Substantial experience in a nursing leadership role Experience and evidence in implementing change
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.
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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 Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address City Health Campus
Sheldon Block
Dudley Rd, , Birmingham
B18 7QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)