Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for two an accessible, responsive highly motivated dynamic nurses with excellent organisational skills to become an active member of the Skin cancer multidisciplinary team working across 3 hospital sites and the community.



You will participate in the provision of high-quality care to new and follow up patients diagnosed with a skin cancer and their families through surgical, oncology and palliative treatments.



You will work alongside members of the nursing and medical team in their clinics as well as managing and developing nurse led clinics yourself.



You will actively participate with all aspects of the multidisciplinary team, adapting the service as required and supporting service development,



You will support the Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Macmillan Skin Cancer Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist to ensure the service provided to both patients and team is World Class. This post has many opportunities and is supported by both UHCW NHS Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support.



Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.



Internal and external applicants welcomed. Two full time permanent post available. Possible interview date 2nd of July 2025.



This posts will cover various main duties including clinical responsibility and acting as a key worker for skin cancer patients and their families with support.



Monitoring and providing care for those under the specialities of Dermatology, plastic surgery and Oncology.



Participation in providing education to both staff and patients is vital as well as audit and research to improve all's knowledge.



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



Ensure a high standard of care for all patients with a diagnosis of skin cancer, providing a high standard of psychosocial support for the patient and their family/carers during and after any treatment.



Act as an effective key worker for all patients and their families, providing advice, support and signposting when necessary.



Develop nurse led clinics working in parallel with multidisciplinary team members.



Ensure patients holistic needs are taken into consideration in the decision making process utilising the relevant tools and skills



Utilise highly developed communication skills enabling maintenance of high quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.



Attend weekly multidisciplinary team meetings acting as a keyworker for patients.



Take part in training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas



Support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event



Undertake and complete the relevant surgical training to preform nurse led surgical procedures including punch biopsies and curettage and cautery.



Attend the relevant chemotherapy training course to be deemed competent to support and educate the oncology patients within the service.



For further details of the role please see the attached job description.