Band 8 Cancer Nurse Specialist Dermatology
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2025 |
| Location: | Stockport, SK2 7JE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | U0024-25-0034OLDHAM |
Summary
Lead and coordinate dermatology cancer MDT meetings, ensuring timely case discussions, accurate documentation, and clear communication between consultants, surgeons, histopathologists, and other specialists. Act as the central point of contact for skin cancer patients, ensuring continuity of care and effective case management. Deliver expert follow-up care to patients with skin cancer diagnoses or those undergoing surveillance, offering assessment, advice, and clinical interventions as appropriate. Provide patient education regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, skin surveillance, sun safety, and self-monitoring. Collaborate closely with dermatologists, plastic surgeons, GPs, and wider MDT members to ensure timely investigations, referrals, and treatment planning. Participate in service improvement initiatives, audits, and quality assurance processes to maintain excellence in dermatology cancer services. Support the development and implementation of clinical pathways, ensuring they align with NICE guidance and local/national standards. Mentor and support junior staff, contributing to a culture of learning and professional development.