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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 09 November 2026

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Job summary

This position is a 12-month fixed term/ secondment contract to cover maternity leave.

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 Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We are looking to recruit a Skin Cancer CNS to work as a Band 6 for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

The successful applicant will undertake the following elements of Skin Cancer Management:

Attendance and participation in weekly MDT.

Managing a cohort of follow-up patient, who have been diagnosed with skin cancer and require on-going monitoring.

Act as Key Worker to patients with a skin cancer diagnosis and have or work towards an advanced communication qualification.

Main duties of the job

o Provide expert advice, information and support to people diagnosed with skin cancer, as well as their families and carers.

o Help manage patients throughout their care journey, including follow-up appointments, skin checks and ongoing monitoring.

o Work closely with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to make sure patients receive safe, high-quality care.

o Support patients with understanding their diagnosis, treatment options and how to look after their health.

o Teach and guide staff, students and colleagues, sharing specialist knowledge to improve care and best practice.

o Maintain accurate patient records, follow national guidelines and help develop and improve the skin cancer service across the Trust.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-CBS-802

Job locations

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and responsibilities required for this role, please see the attached document entitled "Job Pack".

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and responsibilities required for this role, please see the attached document entitled "Job Pack".

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC

Desirable

• Mentoring Qualification

Experience

Essential

• 2 Years experience working within the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of working towards a higher level of education

Experience

Essential

• Working with cancer patients

Desirable

• Additional vocational training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC

Desirable

• Mentoring Qualification

Experience

Essential

• 2 Years experience working within the NHS

Desirable

• Evidence of working towards a higher level of education

Experience

Essential

• Working with cancer patients

Desirable

• Additional vocational training

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).

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.

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Skin Cancer CNS

Sister Esther Bode

[email protected]

01743261107

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-CBS-802

Job locations

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

United Kingdom

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