Job overview
The post holder will serve as a primary keyworker for patients with suspected or diagnosed Lung Cancer conditions. Utilising exceptional communication skills, they will deliver holistic, patient-centred assessments and care. Their responsibilities include providing psychological support, guidance, and information to patients and their carers or families. The role requires the ability to work both autonomously and independently while maintaining collaboration within an integrated team.
The role involves conducting initial assessments of patients referred from Primary Care. The post holder will coordinate the patient’s investigative pathway across hospital departments, including endoscopy and radiology, with strong support from the clinical and cancer services operational teams. In collaboration with the pathway coordinator, they will serve as the primary point of contact between the patient and the various specialty teams involved in the diagnostic process.
Main duties of the job
Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist- Band 7
The Epsom & St Helier Hospitals Cancer Nursing Department is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Team. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced nurse to join our team as a full-time, permanent Band 7 CNS. This role advances our tradition of innovation, focusing on developing and delivering nurse-led care models for patients experiencing symptoms or diagnoses of Lung cancers.
The successful candidate will bring experience in clinical assessment, decision making and showcase a high level of clinical expertise. They will work in close collaboration with the Respiratory medical team, cancer services, and multidisciplinary professionals to provide comprehensive assessment and investigational care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist role at Epsom and St Helier.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience
- Relevant experience at Band 6 or above
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- In depth knowledge of current practice
- Holistic patient assessment
- Professional issues in nursing and healthcare
- Clinial supervision
- Clinical governance
- Research/clinical audit
- Multidisciplinary team leadership
- Teaching staff and patients
- Set and maintain standards/protocols of care
- Development of pathways
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Quality improvement
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- BSc healthcare related
Desirable
- MSC healthcare related
- Mentorship or equivalent qualification
- Advanced communication skills training
- Level 2 Psychology support skills
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This advert is for Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Clinical nurse specialist role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 per annum incl HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: Tuesday to Friday (4 days). The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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