Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in England seeks a Band 6 Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves coordinating care for lung cancer patients, providing specialist advice, and contributing to service development. Candidates should be registered nurses with experience in oncology, respiratory, or palliative care, looking to advance their skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in oncology, respiratory, or palliative care is essential.
• Registered nurse with a valid nursing license.

Responsibilities

• Act as Key Worker for lung cancer patients, coordinating their care.
• Deliver Holistic Needs Assessments for lung cancer patients.
• Provide Specialist Advice on treatment options and supportive care.
• Support the Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team during meetings.
• Coordinate Investigations and Treatments within the cancer pathway.
• Offer Psychological Support and help patients access services.
• Contribute to Service Improvement and quality initiatives.
• Promote Health Education and Smoking Cessation.
• Support Training and Education for junior staff.

Skills

Oncology experience

Nursing skills

Emotional support skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.