Job summary
We are expanding our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist teams here at Imperial, and this is an exciting opportunity to take on band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist role in TYA.

You will collaboratively work with the site-specific cancer CNS teams to support cancer patients aged 16-24. We are seeking an enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated nurse to join this service.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced TYA cancer nurse with advanced communication skills. You will have an excellent understanding of patient experience and support and delivering high-quality care to those within the TYA setting.

You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise and the service at ICHT while being supported by the wider TYA network including the primary treatment centre based at UCLH. You will provide support, education and specialist advice to patients, carers and health professionals. You will need to be a leader, work autonomously as well as being part of a team and working with your peer CNSs to improve TYA cancer patient care and experience.

This is a great opportunity to develop your experience as TYA CNS, enhancing your leadership and clinical skills in a leading hospital, while being part of the wider Cancer CNS community of practice at ICHT and the TYA network.

Our services work across 3 hospital sites, some roles may require cross site travel.

Main duties of the job

• A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with relevant experience and post-registration education for working at an enhanced level within a specific area of practice. They assess, manage, deliver care, advise on, and support patients.
• CNSs have the autonomy to act and accept responsibility and accountability for their actions, acting as a skilled advisor for patients, or a resource for others.
• CNSs perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment using a personalised approach. This is characterised by a level of decision making based on detailed knowledge and understanding of their area of practice.
• As part of the multidisciplinary team CNSs can work in or across many settings, depending on their area of expertise and scope of practice.

About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainability: Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Details
Closing date: 19 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year pa inclusive
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-CR-2074

Essential Education/Qualifications

• NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
• Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject at level 7. (Cancer or palliative care or speciality)
• Advanced Communication course and Level 2 psychological skills training.
• Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience.

Desirable Education/Qualifications

• MSc or MA in related speciality
• Recognised physical assessment module at level 7
• Leadership course
• Quality improvement training

Essential Experience

• Relevant and substantial post registration experience at band 6 or above to speciality
• Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Experience of teaching and assessing others

Desirable Experience

• Experience of leading and managing
• Research experience

Essential Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• In depth knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice

Desirable Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to lead and influence change
• Ability to design and deliver education programmes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact
Macmillan Deputy Trust Lead Cancer Nurse, Katie Bedborough, katie.bedborough2@nhs.net

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