Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nurse with respiratory/cancer experience to join the lung cancer team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The "Liverpool Lung Cancer Unit" is a well established partnership within the University Hospital Liverpool Group. The clinical team work across Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Diagnostic Treatment Centre and the Royal Liverpool Hospital sites.

Providing and advocating a high standard of diagnostic and treatment services to its local population. This is reflected in the excellent outcomes achieved and the high level of patient satisfaction reported.

The Lung Cancer CNS role is pivotal in facilitating an individualised diagnostic pathway for each of their patients and providing the specialist care and support they require.

With a drive for innovation, as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be involved in developing the service in order to support the delivery of the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway and local Cancer nursing strategy.

The team would welcome informal enquires prior to application / interview.

Main duties of the job
Main duties:

• Act as a key worker; delivering evidence based, personalised care through holistic assessment, care planning and evaluation of care for patients with suspected and diagnosed lung cancer, through the diagnostic pathway, through to treatment. This might be via a virtual, clinic or inpatient setting.
• To identify and support patients who are vulnerable. Enabling them to have a smooth journey through the lung cancer pathway.
• To work at an enhanced level to plan and provide clinical care and psychological support to patients with a suspected/known cancer diagnosis who have complex needs.
• To provide specialised advice to patients and their carers in relation to a cancer diagnosis and its treatment.
• To manage a complex caseload independently, utilising resources efficiently and promoting timely interventions for patients.
• To liaise effectively between the multidisciplinary team across healthcare providers to optimise patients outcomes.
• To be a expert resource for peers across the healthcare organisations with regard to the lung cancer specialism.
• Maintain high quality records to underpin audit activity and proactively engage in service development.

About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.

We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.

We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.

Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.

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Details
Date posted 01 September 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 7
Salary £49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 410-MED-8248412
Job locations LHCH
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Refer to Job description which identifies the main duties and responsibilities under the headings: Clinical, Leadership, Management/Operational and Advocacy responsibilities.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• RGN
• Post-basic specialist qualification relevant to specialty
• First degree
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Masters
• Research qualification
• Recordable specialist qualification
• Independent Nurse Prescriber
• Management qualification

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• In depth specialist knowledge
• Teaching/assessment skills
• Organisation and negotiation skills
• Effective communicator
• Leadership & motivation skills
• Evidence of audit and change management ability
• Computer literate
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
• Flexibility, able to travel between sites
• Demonstrates enthusiasm with recognition of own limitations
• Assertive, confident & diplomatic
• Personal and professional maturity
• Root cause analysis

Desirable

• Evidence of leading and facilitating change
• ECDL

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable Post-reg experience
• Evidence of undertaking the relevant speciality successfully at Band 6
• Extensive clinical experience
• Evidence of the application of management/leadership skills and managing staff
• Involvement in audit

Desirable

• Experience as a specialist nurse
• Participation in research

Values & Behaviours
Essential

• Inclusivity
• Making a Difference
• People Centred
• Accountability
• Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork

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).

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