Job summary
Band 7 CNS (or Band 6 CNS - developing role)
The Pain Management Service at The Royal Marsden Hospital is expanding, and we are delighted to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated nurse to join our specialist team.As a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a pivotal role within our multidisciplinary team, providing expert assessment, management, and co-ordination of care for patients across both our Chelsea (London) and Sutton (Surrey) sites. You will support the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.This role offers the chance to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership. Alongside delivering high-quality patient care, you will contribute to the professional development of colleagues through formal and informal education. You will also be actively involved in driving service improvements, leading on audits, research, and initiatives that enhance the quality of care we provide for our patients.The successful applicant will be primarily based at their preferred site; however, flexibility to work across both locations in accordance with service requirements will be expected.
For further details / informal visits contact:Roya Hejazi, Lead Nurse in Pain Management on Ext 1715 or Yara Osman De Oliveira, Matron CCU, Outreach, resus and and Pain Team,, Ext 1679
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in Pain Management plays a pivotal role in delivering and enhancing specialist pain management services across The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, supporting both inpatient and outpatient care at the Chelsea and Sutton sites. This advanced clinical role focuses on the assessment and management of acute, chronic, and complex pain in patients with cancer, including those referred to specialist clinics such as chemotherapy-induced peripheralneuropathy, neuromodulation, and capsaicin services. As an expert practitioner, the CNS will provide direct patient care while also leading service development initiatives, promoting excellence in cancerpain management through clinical leadership, innovation, education, and research.
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
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£56,276 to £63,176 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
282-SB919-B
Job locations
The Royal Marsden Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
* To serve as an expert in pain management and offer comprehensive pain services across the Trust, through evidence-based practices, educational initiatives, and the development of policies and guidelines.
* To provide clinical leadership to nursing staff and offering expert professional guidance to various professionals, multidisciplinary teams, as well as acting as a resource to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
* To take responsibility for own evidence-based practice and implement and add to the body of knowledge that supports nursing practice within pain management.
* To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team to achieve a synchronised specialist service.
* To provide informal and formal teaching, for patients, staff and carers as relevant e.g. academic courses provided by The Trust/The Royal Marsden School
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
* To serve as an expert in pain management and offer comprehensive pain services across the Trust, through evidence-based practices, educational initiatives, and the development of policies and guidelines.
* To provide clinical leadership to nursing staff and offering expert professional guidance to various professionals, multidisciplinary teams, as well as acting as a resource to provide information and support to patients, carers and staff.
* To take responsibility for own evidence-based practice and implement and add to the body of knowledge that supports nursing practice within pain management.
* To liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team to achieve a synchronised specialist service.
* To provide informal and formal teaching, for patients, staff and carers as relevant e.g. academic courses provided by The Trust/The Royal Marsden School
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing)
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Degree level study (or equivalent)
* Teaching, assessing and mentoring qualification.
* Evidence of degree level studies in specific pain related subjects/ qualification in oncology.
Desirable
* Advanced physical assessment course/ Independent nurse prescriber.
* Relevant MSc level of learning or working towards/ Evidence of research in pain management/Publications.
Experience
Essential
* A minimum of 3 years' experience at Band 6 or above in one or more of the following specialties: pain management, palliative care, oncology, critical care, or recovery within an oncology setting.
* Able to conduct reflective practice and participate in clinical supervision
* To be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job.
* Ability / experience of developing skills of others through a range of teaching / training methods.
* Ability to lead and influence change.
* Band 7 applicants: Previous experience in pain management at Band 6 or above, or demonstrable experience at Band 6 or above in critical care, preferably within oncology.
* Band 6 (Developing Role) applicants: Demonstrable experience at Band 6 or above in a surgical ward, critical care, or recovery setting within oncology.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing)
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Degree level study (or equivalent)
* Teaching, assessing and mentoring qualification.
* Evidence of degree level studies in specific pain related subjects/ qualification in oncology.
Desirable
* Advanced physical assessment course/ Independent nurse prescriber.
* Relevant MSc level of learning or working towards/ Evidence of research in pain management/Publications.
Experience
Essential
* A minimum of 3 years' experience at Band 6 or above in one or more of the following specialties: pain management, palliative care, oncology, critical care, or recovery within an oncology setting.
* Able to conduct reflective practice and participate in clinical supervision
* To be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job.
* Ability / experience of developing skills of others through a range of teaching / training methods.
* Ability to lead and influence change.
* Band 7 applicants: Previous experience in pain management at Band 6 or above, or demonstrable experience at Band 6 or above in critical care, preferably within oncology.
* Band 6 (Developing Role) applicants: Demonstrable experience at Band 6 or above in a surgical ward, critical care, or recovery setting within oncology.
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).
Additional information
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
Address
The Royal Marsden Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
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Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Marsden Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
Employer's website
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