The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 23 November 2026

Job summary
The aim of the post is to provide expert care, advice and support to patients, their carers and family's referred to the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) with a suspicion of or confirmed Lung cancer diagnosis.

The post holder will provide a continuing supporting service under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). The post holder will liaise with other healthcare professionals including the Primary Health Care team to provide the best possible continuity of care for patients. It is envisaged that the post holder would maintain and develop links with patients and clinical nurse specialists of the referring teams at local Trusts.

The post holder will assist in a multi professional team approach to provide a comprehensive service for all aspects of Lung Cancer care under the direction of the CNS in Lung Cancer. The post holder will have a role in the lung cancer MDT, support patients and their families through the lung cancer pathway to diagnosis and into treatment.

Main duties of the job
The Lung Cancer CNS team offer clinical, social and emotional support utilising a holistic approach to each patient and their families. We endeavour to meet each patient at diagnosis, throughout treatment and at end of life. We work closely with other specialist teams sharing knowledge and skills to ensure every patient is managed appropriately.

The role of CNS will assist in ensuring all patients have a key worker and have their needs identified through a holistic needs assessment and co-creating a care and support plan with people living with cancer

About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)
Our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028 as part of HTP. This move will bring specialist services together in a modern, purpose-built facility to improve patient care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting, and successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, including full consultation and support for staff.
View full details of HTP

Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 223-CNS-836

Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification
Clinical skills and experience
Essential

• Experience at Band 6 or at Band 5 experience in nursing patients with Lung Cancer /complex respiratory/Oncology or in a palliative care setting where patients with lung cancer may be nursed
• Clear understanding of the Specialist Nurse role
• Evidence of Communication skills training
• Evidence of teaching qualification

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality patient care
• Knowledge and understanding of nursing/clinical audit
• Experience in implementing change

clinical
Essential

• An interest in lung cancer

Desirable

• Ability to work flexibly across site

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead lung cancer clinical nurse specialist, Julia McAdam, julia.mcadam2@nhs.net, 01743261000

Supporting documents
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