York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Skin Cancer Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 22 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dynamic cancer nurse to join our Cancer Nursing Team. This post is based in York Hospital but regular travel to Scarborough hospital or other Trust bases will be required.

The position is a full time, permanent Band 6 Skin Cancer Clinical Nurse post.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will:

• Provide professional, compassionate and sensitive support to patients with skin cancer and their families.
• Act as a key point of contact for patients, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team, identifying and responding to individual care needs.
• Coordinate complex cancer pathways, including investigations, appointments and MDT discussions, ensuring timely care and compliance with national waiting time targets.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to promote high-quality, safe and effective patient care.
• Provide specialist knowledge, advice and support to colleagues, patients and families.
• Support patients' physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs throughout their cancer journey.
• Manage and prioritise the service, working autonomously and flexibly to meet changing demands.

About you
The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse with excellent communication and organisational skills, able to work autonomously within their scope of practice. They will demonstrate specialist clinical knowledge, a compassionate approach and the ability to work effectively within a diverse multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 419-8343846-NS-CSD
Job locations: York District Hospital, Wigginton Rd, York, YO31 8HE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Please note: Remote interviews are not available on this occasion. Interviews for this position are held in person ONLY and by applying you acknowledge that remote interviews will not be offered.

Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification
Essential

• Experience at Band 5 or equivalent
• Experience of undertaking Audit and Standard setting
• Understanding of local and national guidance on Cancer pathways
• Knowledge of standards of professional practice
• Knowledge of current issues within healthcare
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Registered Nurse
• Diploma level education or equivalent
• Recognised teaching and assessing qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Willing to undergo training as necessary
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Support team working

Desirable

• Post registration qualification in speciality
• Working towards degree or equivalent
• Non Medical prescriber

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: York District Hospital, Wigginton Rd, York, YO31 8HE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Team Lead - Skin Cancer, Charlotte Porthouse, charlotte.porthouse@nhs.net, 01904721719