Clinical Nurse Specialist - Trust Wide

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their Acute Oncology and Cancer of Unknown Primary Service. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care to patients facing acute cancer complications, while also delivering training and guidance to medical teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong oncology knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. This position promises a rewarding experience in a supportive environment committed to excellence and innovation in patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a degree or working towards one.
• 3+ years of post-registration experience in Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct specialist care to cancer patients across Barts Health NHS Trust.
• Advise non-oncology medical teams on patient management.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Teaching skills

Motivational skills

Self-reflection

Education

Registered Nurse

Degree qualification or working towards one

Formal qualification in Cancer/Palliative Care

Master’s degree or willingness to undertake training

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

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Clinical Nurse Specialist - Trust Wide, London

Client:

Barts Health NHS Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job overview

Barts Health NHS Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and talented band 7 specialist nurse to join the Acute Oncology and Cancer of Unknown Primary (AOS/CUP) Service for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

The post will be 1.0 WTE, based across Newham Hospital, Whipps Cross Hospital and Royal London Sites to provide the best possible care to patients presenting with acute complications of their known or suspected cancer or its treatment. The post holder will provide training and guidance for A&E, acute on take, and general medical teams managing oncology patients.

We seek a nurse with excellent up-to-date specialist oncology knowledge and skills. The right candidate will help deliver high standards of patient care, training for colleagues, and develop service innovations in line with NCAG guidance and NHS England Measures for Acute Oncology, Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression, and Cancer of Unknown Primary. Strong communication skills are essential to act as a key worker for oncology patients, liaise with healthcare professionals, and teach members of the MDT about AOS and oncological emergencies.

The post holder must work autonomously as a specialist nurse but also as part of a multidisciplinary team across Bart's Health Trust's hospital sites. Experience of AOS and CUP is preferable. Secondments will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will act as an expert practitioner providing direct specialist care to cancer patients across Barts Health NHS Trust and advise non-oncology medical teams. The goal is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of care for patients with acute cancer complications or those with malignancies of unknown primary in non-specialist areas.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts, renowned for excellence and innovation, and committed to providing safe, high-quality care and fostering an inclusive, supportive work environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description and person specification outline the key tasks, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents for details.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Degree qualification or working towards one
• Formal qualification in Cancer/Palliative Care/Chemotherapy/Haematology or A&E nursing
• Master’s degree or willingness to undertake Independent Non-Medical Prescriber training; willingness to undertake clinical examination skills training

Experience

• Minimum 3 years post-registration experience in Oncology
• 4 years continual post-registration at RN level 1 on NMC register
• Experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist or Nurse Practitioner
• Experience managing a caseload independently
• Previous experience with CUP/AOS

Knowledge

• Proven clinical skills and sound knowledge of cancer
• Awareness of recent NHS legislation and recommendations in cancer and palliative care
• Understanding of holistic patient needs
• Basic computer skills
• Research relevance to clinical practice
• Knowledge of the National Cancer Patient Experience Survey and improvement ideas
• Experience supporting patients through complex pathways
• Understanding of clinical and trust governance procedures
• Awareness of wider social, political, and healthcare trends

Skills

• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Managing complex clinical and administrative situations
• Presentation and teaching skills
• Motivational skills
• Balancing clinical and other work demands
• Effective within multidisciplinary teams
• Organisational skills
• Basic computer literacy and typing skills
• Confidence to challenge decisions when appropriate
• Self-reflection and continuous learning
• Respect and dignity in patient interactions
• Teaching and evaluating learning activities
• Team management skills