Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist | The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
| Company: | Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum/ pro rata |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Nov 2026 |
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.
• Provide expert advice, information and support to people diagnosed with skin cancer, as well as their families and carers.
• Help manage patients throughout their care journey, including follow-up appointments, skin checks and ongoing monitoring.
• Work closely with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to make sure patients receive safe, high-quality care.
• Support patients with understanding their diagnosis, treatment options and how to look after their health.
• Teach and guide staff, students and colleagues, sharing specialist knowledge to improve care and best practice.
• Maintain accurate patient records, follow national guidelines and help develop and improve the skin cancer service across the Trust.
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.
For full details of the duties and responsibilities required for this role, please see the attached document entitled "Job Pack".
This advert closes on Monday 9 Nov 2026
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