Skin Cancer Oncology Nurse

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Full time
Location: Taunton
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The Somerset Dermatology Service is seeking a Band 6 nurse with dynamism and enthusiasm to join this expanding service in a new role focused on patients with Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the team and to gain experience and enhanced knowledge of Skin Cancer management, in secondary care. They will develop key enhanced level skills in an environment supported by experienced nurses and the wider Multidisciplinary Team.

Informal visits/chats always welcome.

Main duties of the job

To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence-based, patient-centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality of Melanoma and Non-Melanoma Skin cancer. As a Skin Cancer Oncology Nurse, you will:

Be responsible for the provision of specialist nursing advice and support to patients and families living with a diagnosis of skin cancer. Support patients and families through their cancer pathway from diagnosis to treatment. Be part of a supportive, professional, and passionate team committed to delivering the best outcomes for skin cancer patients. Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including oncology consultants, plastic surgeons, dermatologists, specialist nurses, and allied health professionals.

About us

At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust , we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card , unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce , and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty , and

breathtaking coastlines , with vibrant cities like

Bristol ,

Bath , and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London .

The region is home to excellent

educational facilities , and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Registered General Nurse with full NMC registration BSc (Hons) Nursing or equivalent

Desirable Advanced communication skills training Recognised Level 6 module in Skin Cancer Nursing or Oncology Nursing

Experience

Essential Considerable post-registration experience of delivering oncology/palliative care within a cancer setting. Teaching/educating of Nurses and patients

Desirable Experience with nurse-led clinics Experience of undertaking and applying research, audit to deliver the clinical governance agenda

Additional Criteria

Essential Ability to work with multi-professional/cultural organisations, across organisational boundaries Knowledge of skin cancers or other cancer specialist and cancer treatment modalities

Desirable Experience in Oncology

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

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