Job summary
The Band 6 Lung Cancer Associate Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals diagnosed with lung cancer, supporting them throughout the cancer pathway. The role includes coordinating care, providing clinical assessment, symptom management, patient and family education, and psychosocial support. Working autonomously and as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder contributes to treatment planning, supports service improvement, and provides guidance and support to junior staff in line with evidence-based practice and national cancer standards.
Main duties of the job
* Act as a key point of contact for patients, carers, and professionals, providing clinical advice and support throughout the lung cancer pathway.
* Coordinate and manage the lung cancer MDT helpline, triaging calls, responding to queries, escalating concerns appropriately, and ensuring timely follow-up.
* Support medical staff during lung cancer clinics, including patient assessment, symptom management, patient education, and coordination of investigations and treatment plans.
* Undertake holistic assessments, including physical, psychological, and social needs, and contribute to personalised care planning.
* Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support treatment decision-making and continuity of care.
* Provide information and emotional support to patients and families, including treatment options, side effects, and self-management strategies.
* Monitor and manage treatment-related symptoms and escalate clinical concerns in line with protocols.
* Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with Trust and national standards.
* Support and supervise junior staff, students, and support workers, acting as a role model for best practice.
* Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives within the lung cancer service.
* Ensure care is delivered in line with evidence-based practice, national cancer guidelines, and Trust policies.
About us
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
FEB26
Job locations
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN25BE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
The Band 6 Lung Cancer Associate Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to individuals diagnosed with lung cancer across the cancer pathway. The post holder supports patients and carers through assessment, treatment, and follow-up, working autonomously within the multidisciplinary team. The role includes coordination of the MDT helpline, supporting clinicians in outpatient clinics, symptom management, patient education, and contributing to service development in line with national cancer standards.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Deliver specialist nursing care to patients with lung cancer, ensuring holistic assessment of physical, psychological, and social needs.
* Act as a key point of contact for patients and carers, providing information, advice, and ongoing support throughout the lung cancer pathway.
* Coordinate and manage the lung cancer MDT helpline, triaging calls, responding to patient and professional enquiries, and escalating concerns appropriately.
* Support medical staff during lung cancer clinics by assisting with patient assessments, symptom management, patient education, and coordination of care.
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support treatment planning and continuity of care.
* Monitor and manage treatment-related symptoms and side effects, escalating clinical concerns in line with agreed protocols.
* Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with Trust policies and national guidance.
* Support, supervise, and provide guidance to junior staff, students, and support workers.
* Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives within the lung cancer service.
* Ensure care is delivered in line with evidence-based practice, national cancer guidelines, and Trust policies and procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
The Band 6 Lung Cancer Associate Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to individuals diagnosed with lung cancer across the cancer pathway. The post holder supports patients and carers through assessment, treatment, and follow-up, working autonomously within the multidisciplinary team. The role includes coordination of the MDT helpline, supporting clinicians in outpatient clinics, symptom management, patient education, and contributing to service development in line with national cancer standards.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Deliver specialist nursing care to patients with lung cancer, ensuring holistic assessment of physical, psychological, and social needs.
* Act as a key point of contact for patients and carers, providing information, advice, and ongoing support throughout the lung cancer pathway.
* Coordinate and manage the lung cancer MDT helpline, triaging calls, responding to patient and professional enquiries, and escalating concerns appropriately.
* Support medical staff during lung cancer clinics by assisting with patient assessments, symptom management, patient education, and coordination of care.
* Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support treatment planning and continuity of care.
* Monitor and manage treatment-related symptoms and side effects, escalating clinical concerns in line with agreed protocols.
* Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with Trust policies and national guidance.
* Support, supervise, and provide guidance to junior staff, students, and support workers.
* Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement initiatives within the lung cancer service.
* Ensure care is delivered in line with evidence-based practice, national cancer guidelines, and Trust policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* Cancer experience
* Teaching and assessing qualification or experience
* Leadership and experience in cancer management
* Excellent organisational, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to delegate.
* Demonstrates a breadth of general nursing experience, utilising evidence-based Practice
* Dealing with highly sensitive information, carers and staff using a variety of teaching techniques
Desirable
* Fundamentals of Cancer
* Experience with Lung conditions
* Chemotherapy experience
* Immunotherapy experience
* Research qualification
* Physical assessment skills
* Training (ACST) and level 2 psychological skills training
* Demonstratable management experience
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* Cancer experience
* Teaching and assessing qualification or experience
* Leadership and experience in cancer management
* Excellent organisational, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills with an ability to delegate.
* Demonstrates a breadth of general nursing experience, utilising evidence-based Practice
* Dealing with highly sensitive information, carers and staff using a variety of teaching techniques
Desirable
* Fundamentals of Cancer
* Experience with Lung conditions
* Chemotherapy experience
* Immunotherapy experience
* Research qualification
* Physical assessment skills
* Training (ACST) and level 2 psychological skills training
* Demonstratable management experience
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
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
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN25BE
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN25BE
Employer's website
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