Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Band 6 Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our multidisciplinary lung cancer team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients diagnosed with or being investigated for lung cancer.

As a Lung Cancer CNS, you will be responsible for supporting patients throughout their cancer journey from initial referral and diagnosis through to treatment, follow‑up, and palliative care where appropriate. You will act as a key worker, coordinating care, offering specialist advice, emotional support, and ensuring timely access to services across the care pathway.

You will work closely with the lung cancer MDT, including respiratory consultants, oncologists, radiologists, specialist nurses, allied health professionals, and palliative care teams. You will also contribute to service development, patient education, and clinical audits to support continuous improvement in cancer care.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a registered nurse with experience in oncology, respiratory, or palliative care who is looking to further develop their specialist skills and autonomy in a supportive environment.

• Act as Key Worker for patients with suspected or confirmed lung cancer, providing expert nursing support and care coordination across the diagnostic, treatment, and follow‑up pathways.
• Deliver Holistic Needs Assessments for patients diagnosed with lung cancer.
• Provide Specialist Advice and Education to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals regarding lung cancer, treatment options, symptom management, and supportive care.
• Support the Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team by participating in MDT meetings, contributing clinical knowledge to support decision-making and care planning.
• Coordinate Investigations and Treatments, ensuring patients move through the cancer pathway efficiently and with minimal delays, in line with national cancer targets.
• Offer psychological support and signposting to appropriate services.
• Liaise with other Health and Social Care Professionals, including oncologists, respiratory consultants, palliative care, and primary care teams to ensure seamless care across all settings.
• Contribute to Service Improvement, audits, patient feedback collection, and quality initiatives to enhance the patient experience and outcomes.
• Promote Health Education and Smoking Cessation, encouraging lifestyle changes that can improve quality of life.
• Support Training and Education, providing mentorship and guidance to junior staff, students, or those new to cancer care.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first‑class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training available.

We know how important it is to have a healthy work–life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
• Degree in Nursing or willing to complete
• Evidence of current continuous professional development
• Relevant Cancer/Palliative/ Respiratory Module

Desirable criteria

• Lung cancer specific or general cancer care module
• Advanced communications skills training
• Completion of Systemic Anti‑Cancer Treatment (SACT) passport
• Level 2 Psychology Support skills

Essential criteria

• Relevant current experience in caring for cancer patients
• Experience in training/educating staff and patients
• Experience working with patients undergoing anti‑cancer treatment

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Experience of administering SACT
• Management of a team

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates good communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to work independently, but equally well as part of a team
• Analytical and assessment skills

Desirable criteria

• Level 2 Psychology Support skills
• Advanced communication skills training
• Report writing skills
• Auditing skills

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