Junior Clinical Nurse Specialist - Skin Cancer

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The closing date is 08 February 2026

Following a recent promotion we are seeking a motivated and compassionate Macmillan Junior Clinical Nurse Specialist in Skin Cancer to join the Surgical Directorate across St George's University Hospital trust. This Band 6 role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced registered nurse to develop specialist expertise in melanoma and skin cancer care while working within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients from diagnosis through treatment, follow-up and, where appropriate, palliative and end-of-life care. Acting as an Associate Key Worker under the supervision of the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, the role combines autonomous clinical practice with education, service development and leadership, in line with Macmillan values and the Trust's commitment to excellence, kindness, responsibility and respect.

The Macmillan Junior Clinical Nurse Specialist provides specialist, high-quality nursing care to patients with melanoma and other skin cancers from diagnosis through treatment, follow-up and, where appropriate, palliative care. Working autonomously and as a core member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder manages a defined caseload under the supervision of the Band 7 CNS, ensuring patients and their families receive holistic, personalised care, information and support.

Key duties include undertaking comprehensive and holistic needs assessments, care planning and evaluation; running nurse-led follow-up and telephone clinics; supporting patients undergoing surgery and systemic treatments; and acting as a patient advocate to promote informed choice. The role involves close liaison with surgeons, oncologists, dermatologists, ward and outpatient teams, community services and Macmillan services to ensure seamless, coordinated care across the patient pathway.

The post holder contributes to MDT meetings, maintains accurate clinical documentation and mandatory datasets, supports discharge planning, and ensures care is evidence-based and aligned with local and national guidelines. Education is central to the role, including teaching and supporting patients, carers, ward nurses and students.

The CNS also participates in audit, research and service evaluation, demonstrates leadership through role modelling best practice.

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area;
St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.

The Macmillan Junior Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) provides high-quality, specialist nursing care to patients with melanoma and other skin cancers from diagnosis through treatment, follow-up and, where appropriate, palliative care. Working as an autonomous practitioner and a core member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT), the post holder manages a defined caseload under the supervision of the Band 7 CNS, ensuring patients and their families receive holistic, personalised care and timely access to information, advice and support.

Key duties include undertaking comprehensive assessments, holistic needs assessments and care…