Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual to join the Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team, in supporting patients diagnosed or treated with Lung Cancer within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

You will work within a team of seven specialist nurses, one cancer support worker as well as with the multidisciplinary team within the service in providing holistic personalised care with individuals living with & beyond cancer.

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, advice 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.
• As part of the multidisciplinary team, CNSs can work in or across many settings, depending on their area of expertise and scope of practice.
• Cancer CNSs deliver personalised care in line with NHS cancer plan, using holistic needs assessment (HNA) to meet changing needs.
• Cancer CNSs ensure that people affected by cancer have access to the range of cancer resources and services available to them, receive appropriately timed information and support and have access to a CNS throughout their entire cancer journey from diagnosis, through treatment to Living with and Beyond Cancer or end of life care.
• Cancer CNSs actively engage with the cancer management team, the wider trust, RM Partners cancer alliance and other stakeholders as appropriate to continuously raise the profile of cancer nursing, promote patient centred services for patients affected by cancer, contribute to cancer care within their speciality and ensure high quality cancer care.

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.

Details
Date posted: 30 June 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £44,806 to £53,134 a year pa inclusive
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 290-CR-1092
Job locations: Trustwide, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
• Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject Cancer.
• Recognised teaching qualification or demonstrable teaching experience.

Desirable

• Advanced Communication course or Level 2 psychological skills training.
• Masters level learning

Experience
Essential

• Substantial post registration experience, including working at band 6 or above.
• Relevant nursing experience within or related to speciality
• Experience of teaching and mentoring others
• Experience of multidisciplinary working and working under supervision to deliver expert care.

Desirable

• Experience of leading and managing
• Experience of audit and service development

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Trustwide, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
Lead Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist: Clare Crossley
Email: clare.crossley3@nhs.net
Phone: 02033130303