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 to play a key role within the Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT). This is a part-time Band 6 position, working 30 hours per week on a 2 year fixed term contract. Cross site working is essential.

We would invite applications from nurses with transferrable skills and experience within the specialities of dermatology, plastic surgery or cancer care. Working across both outpatient and inpatient settings, you will collaborate closely with the Skin Cancer MDT to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.

The senior skin cancer nursing team are committed to delivering an excellent nurse led service.  A key focus of this role is supporting patients across the entire care pathway for skin cancer. You will provide expert knowledge and clinical support, helping to drive improvements in survivorship care, personalised care and  supported self-management. 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.

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