Job summary
Are you a highly motivated, passionate and adaptable clinical leader? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive full time Band 7 Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team based at Watford Hospital.
You will work as part of a team of Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists and will also work effectively as an autonomous practitioner. You will be a vital core member of the Lung Cancer multidisciplinary team providing specialist advice and support to both patients and their families as well as other health care professionals. You will also act as a key worker for patients with lung cancer at all stages of the cancer pathway.
Main duties of the job
You will influence patient care through clinical practice, clinical management, leadership, education, research, audit in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.
This will include delivering the 'supportive care' requirements for patients with lung cancer as well as undertaking initial assessment of patients with suspected lung cancer and requesting the appropriate investigations.
Communication of complex and sensitive information is a core element that runs throughout daily practice.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£50,008 to £56,908 a year inc. HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-B-10959
Job locations
Watford General Hospital
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have confidence in communicating with staff at all levels within the organisation as well as patients and families. Sound clinical reasoning skills are essential, and you will be able to prioritise your workload in order to meet competing demands.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have confidence in communicating with staff at all levels within the organisation as well as patients and families. Sound clinical reasoning skills are essential, and you will be able to prioritise your workload in order to meet competing demands.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
* First level RGN registration
* Teaching qualification eg ENB 998 or extensive experience.
* Educated to Degree level
* Relevant post registration qualifications in oncology / palliative care.
* Evidence of recent professional development.
Desirable
* Educated or working towards Masters level.
* Clinical Examination Module at Level 6/7 or willingness to work towards.
* Psychological support training at level 2.
* Post Registration.
* Advanced communication skills training
Knowledge
Essential
* Working in the health care sector with staff management experience
* Up-to-date knowledge of cancer.
* Understanding of the cancer patient and carer issues and their role in service improvement.
* Knowledge and understanding of Achieving World Class.
* Cancer outcomes: A Strategy for England
* Experience of working across a variety of care settings.
* Evidence of innovation/change management.
* Understanding of the Key worker role.
Desirable
* Knowledge of commissioning procedures.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of caring for patients with cancer / Oncology/Palliative care needs (post registration experience at Band 6).
* Teaching/educating of Nurses and patients.
* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire and motivate teams.
* Ability to work with multi professional/ cultural organisations, across organisational boundaries.
* Demonstrates advanced clinical skills in managing complex care situations.
* Wide range of experience in providing multi-disciplinary education within the specialist field.
* Experience of undertaking and applying research, audit to deliver the clinical governance agenda.
* Practical experience of participating in change / developing practice, project management.
* IT skills.
Desirable
* Proven experience of Change management.
* Experience of implementing research and audit programmes/ surveys.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
* First level RGN registration
* Teaching qualification eg ENB 998 or extensive experience.
* Educated to Degree level
* Relevant post registration qualifications in oncology / palliative care.
* Evidence of recent professional development.
Desirable
* Educated or working towards Masters level.
* Clinical Examination Module at Level 6/7 or willingness to work towards.
* Psychological support training at level 2.
* Post Registration.
* Advanced communication skills training
Knowledge
Essential
* Working in the health care sector with staff management experience
* Up-to-date knowledge of cancer.
* Understanding of the cancer patient and carer issues and their role in service improvement.
* Knowledge and understanding of Achieving World Class.
* Cancer outcomes: A Strategy for England
* Experience of working across a variety of care settings.
* Evidence of innovation/change management.
* Understanding of the Key worker role.
Desirable
* Knowledge of commissioning procedures.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of caring for patients with cancer / Oncology/Palliative care needs (post registration experience at Band 6).
* Teaching/educating of Nurses and patients.
* Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire and motivate teams.
* Ability to work with multi professional/ cultural organisations, across organisational boundaries.
* Demonstrates advanced clinical skills in managing complex care situations.
* Wide range of experience in providing multi-disciplinary education within the specialist field.
* Experience of undertaking and applying research, audit to deliver the clinical governance agenda.
* Practical experience of participating in change / developing practice, project management.
* IT skills.
Desirable
* Proven experience of Change management.
* Experience of implementing research and audit programmes/ surveys.
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).
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
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Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford General Hospital
Watford General Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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