Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in oncology to join our Private Care division within Thames View, Charing Cross Hospital.

As a CNS, you will provide expert specialist nursing care, advanced clinical assessment, and holistic support to patients across the private cancer pathways. Working closely with consultants, the multidisciplinary team, and the private care leadership team, you will drive excellence in practice, service development, and patient experience.

The oncology cancer nurse specialist is an expert practitioner who, at a senior level, facilitates the provision of high quality, specialist nursing care to patients seen within Private Care at ICHT with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of cancer. The post holder would be expected to work within our Consultant led service and as part of a specialist cancer nursing team. The post holder would be expected to contribute to the diagnostic service for the detection of cancer.

The post holder will provide clinical care to patients, and support and advice their families/carers attending the Trust, either as an inpatient or outpatient. The post holder will also act as a resource to other professionals on cancers and associated treatments and issues. The role encompasses clinical, consultative, teaching, leadership, and research and audit functions.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver expert specialist nursing care for private gynaecology patients across outpatient, diagnostic, procedural, and inpatient pathways.
• Act as an autonomous practitioner undertaking advanced clinical assessments, care planning, and coordination of complex cases.
• Provide specialist advice, education, and psychological support to patients and their families.
• Lead and contribute to service improvement initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, and the premium private care experience.
• Support consultant surgeons and the MDT in delivering timely, seamless pathways, including pre-operative optimisation, postoperative reviews, and follow up care.
• Promote high standards of practice through clinical leadership, audit, research, and evidence based care.
• Deliver teaching, training, and professional development for nursing and support staff within private care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, governance processes, and Trust values.

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 sustainabilityClimate 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
Date posted
23 September 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-PHC-119
Job locations
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Teaching or Mentorship course
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Nursing/health related degree

Desirable

• Relevant masters or willingness to undertake
• Oncology course
• SACT course

Experience
Essential

• 5 years Post registration experience in Oncology
• 2 years previous experience at Band 6/7 in the field of Oncology

Desirable

• Experience in caring for patient\`s and families affected by bereavement and loss
• Private healthcare experience

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
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham Palace Road
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Divisional Director Of Nursing
Jackie Burgess
jackie.burgess3@nhs.net

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.