Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a 1-year fixed term maternity cover post to join our established, friendly and supportive team of Lung Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The role is predominantly based at the Sutton site but may require some cross-site cover. The post will focus on the holistic care of patients with lung cancer, mesothelioma and thymic malignancies undergoing radiotherapy and systemic anti-cancer treatments. The Royal Marsden has a vital role in championing change and improvement in cancer care through research and innovation, education and leading-edge practice. We are incredibly proud of our international reputation for pushing the boundaries and for our groundbreaking work ensuring patients receive the very latest and best in cancer treatment and care.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to liaise appropriately with all key members of the multi-disciplinary team and service users related to the specialty. In addition, the post holder will be required to liaise with their peers across the Trust, the divisional management team and appropriate corporate directorates and teams. The post holder will be expected to liaise with colleagues external to the Trust and national networks as appropriate to the specialty.

• To provide professional and clinical leadership and expertise in the care of the patient with lung cancers, acting as a resource to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
• To take responsibility for own evidence-based practice and implement into the body of knowledge that supports nursing practice within team.
• To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team to achieve a synchronised specialist service.

About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Details
Closing date: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £55,524 to £62,652 a year Per Annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 282-P1845
Location: Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5PT

Job responsibilities

• To sustain a high quality specialist service for the patient, from diagnosis through all stages of the disease and actively provide optimum liaison and continuity of care.
• To use advanced clinical judgement to plan, implement and evaluate care for patients throughout their cancer pathway
• In collaboration with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to formulate and/or revise relevant policies and to regularly review this following change/implementation. To work within the procedures and policies of the Trust.
• In conjunction with the existing Clinical Nurse Specialists, to develop assessment tools that will ensure an appropriate level of nursing intervention so that patients with complex needs are referred to the appropriate specialist/s.
• To manage a caseload, using in depth knowledge of the patient / client group and acting as the key worker where appropriate.
• To initiate, run and evaluate appropriate group support in conjunction with other relevant professional disciplines.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registration
• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Educated to Degree level
• Recognised teaching/mentorship qualification
• Post graduate qualification in oncology or other speciality
• Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards

Experience
Essential

• Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology preferably at band 6 or above

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist

Skills Abilities/knowledge
Desirable

• Evidence of effective negotiating and influencing skills

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.

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: The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden

For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Lung Clinical Nurse Specialist, Joanna Vick, Joanna.Vick@rmh.nhs.uk

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