Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 24 November 2026
Job summary
The post will incorporate the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research. The Lung Oncology service provides expert advice and management for patients who have been diagnosed with a Lung cancer and are having treatment for their disease.

Main duties of the job

• Provide visibility as Lung Cancer CNS support to Multidisciplinary teams across the North Middlesex Hospital.
• Deliver a CNS service across the North Middlesex Hospital.
• The CNS will have a key role within the MDT acting as a liaison between all members of the multi disciplinary team,
• Liaise with all key members of the multidisciplinary team to advise and support colleagues to allow for the delivery of seamless and efficient care and maintain patient flow.
• Work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and based on principles that are research based and which enhance the quality of patient care.
• Work within sphere of confidence, and seek support and education to extend the band 7 CNS role with additional skills in Advanced Clinical Assessment
• Instigate appropriate investigations, diagnostic tests, and imaging according to presentation and care pathways.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17 million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year, per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 391-RFL-8393121
Job locations: North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London, N18 1QX, United Kingdom

Job description
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Person Specification
Essential:

• Qualified Nurse, NMC registered
• SACT experience
• Experience in Lung Cancer/Respiratory Nursing
• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments
• Communicates well with kind & empathetic manner

Desirable:

• Previous Lung CNS experience
• Advanced Communication skills training

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 details
Head of Nursing, Oncology: Alison Thompson, alison.thompson27@nhs.net, 07702886875

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