Clinical Nurse Specialist | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A university hospital trust in Burton upon Trent is seeking a clinical nurse specialist for its lung cancer team. The role involves providing crucial support to patients throughout their care pathway, from diagnosis to palliative care. Candidates should have experience in respiratory or oncology and possess excellent communication skills. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract offering development opportunities and employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Experience of working within respiratory or oncology required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills aimed at supporting patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, social and emotional support to patients and their loved ones.
• Follow patients through diagnostics, treatment, and palliative care.
• Support a new cancer screening service for faster assessment.

Skills

Experience of working within respiratory or oncology

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with the Lung Cancer Team at Queens Hospital Burton. This is a 12 month fixed term contract/secondment. You will work with and be supported by an established Lung CNS team and a dedicated lung cancer MDT.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, social and emotional support and information to patients and their loved ones throughout their pathway.
• Follow patients through diagnostics, treatment and palliative care.
• Support a new cancer screening service, providing faster assessment of patients referred with suspected lung cancer to Queens Hospital Burton.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience of working within respiratory or oncology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

• Closing date of applications: 01/09/2025
• Interview date: 29/09/2025
• As a trusted organisation, we are committed to Exceptional Care Together and the values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence.
• Development opportunities, ongoing support from recruitment to join and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes and car schemes.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
• How to apply: Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
• Immigration policy note: Check eligibility before applying as sponsorship may not be available.

Key Facts (context)

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England – about 2077 per week.
• A&E contacts: about 1115 patients seen daily across our network.
• Approx. 195 emergency admissions daily.
• Last year, ~33,700 planned surgical operations across 57 theatres.
• One of seven trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• Over 140 elective procedures daily.
• UHDB is a research-active University Hospital with clinical trials across staff roles.

Advert expiry: This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025.