4104 - Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist

Job description

Job summary

Interview Date: 12th October 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Dermatology Team at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist. We are seeking an experienced and motivated nurse to further develop their career within the Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team MDT.

The post holder will work across outpatient services, providing specialist support throughout the skin cancer pathway and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. A key aspect of the role is the development of nurse-led services, providing expert assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with skin cancer, including dermatological assessment, dermoscopy, lesion evaluation and minor surgical procedures.

Working closely with the MDT, the successful candidate will contribute to the development of services, helping to improve patient outcomes, experience and quality of life. This is an excellent opportunity to play a significant role in the future development of skin cancer services while advancing your own clinical expertise within a supportive and innovative team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as the designated key worker for patients undergoing investigation, treatment and surveillance for skin cancer at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This specialist role provides the opportunity to develop advanced expertise in the assessment, diagnosis and management of skin cancer, ensuring care is delivered in line with national standards, evidence-based practice and NICE guidance.

The successful candidate will coordinate high-quality, patient-centred care throughout the skin cancer pathway, providing specialist advice, support and education to patients, families and carers. They will act as a consistent point of contact, helping patients navigate complex care pathways and treatment decisions.

As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide clinical leadership, advocate for patients and contribute to the ongoing development of skin cancer services. A strong focus on patient safety, personalised care, patient experience and clinical outcomes will underpin all aspects of the role, alongside a commitment to service improvement and innovation to enhance care across the skin cancer pathway.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and communityspirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, greattransport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above itsweight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration anddigital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation andemployability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit,ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Ouraim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by ourpeople as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such ascompassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where youwill be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion andintegrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fairtreatment to all applicants.

Forindividuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health &care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert tocheck your eligibility.

The cost ofthe DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met bythe successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please notewe reserve the right to close positions early

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Job Description for Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Significant skin cancer nursing experience
• Evidence of change management and service improvement
• Effective knowledge of research methodology with recent experience at Band 6 or above.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in providing nurse led clinics

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of academic study at Masters level.
• RGN level 1.
• Professional knowledge acquired through study at degree level.
• Mentorship course
• Evidence of updating current professional issues
• Demonstrate professional development: NMC requirement

Desirable

• Physical Assessment and Consultant Skills formal qualification
• HOPE facilitator training
• Non-Medical Prescribing
• Counselling qualification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of skin cancers including current treatments.
• Knowledge of the national strategy for cancer and ability to relate to practice
• Current cancer nursing agenda
• Clinical governance
• Complaints management
• Incident management
• Quality audit and its application
• Risk management
• Best practice in specialty
• Statutory and professional requirements
• Health and safety
• Confidentiality

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Holds full driving license
• Computer literate

Trust Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you had to deliver on a commitment that was difficult for you.

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Significant skin cancer nursing experience
• Evidence of change management and service improvement
• Effective knowledge of research methodology with recent experience at Band 6 or above.

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience in providing nurse led clinics

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of academic study at Masters level.
• RGN level 1.
• Professional knowledge acquired through study at degree level.
• Mentorship course
• Evidence of updating current professional issues
• Demonstrate professional development: NMC requirement

Desirable

• Physical Assessment and Consultant Skills formal qualification
• HOPE facilitator training
• Non-Medical Prescribing
• Counselling qualification

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

• Extensive knowledge of skin cancers including current treatments.
• Knowledge of the national strategy for cancer and ability to relate to practice
• Current cancer nursing agenda
• Clinical governance
• Complaints management
• Incident management
• Quality audit and its application
• Risk management
• Best practice in specialty
• Statutory and professional requirements
• Health and safety
• Confidentiality

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Holds full driving license
• Computer literate

Trust Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you were under pressure but remained calm, compassionate and focused at work.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
• Please describe in around 100 words: Describe a time when you had to deliver on a commitment that was difficult for you.

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

United Kingdom

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