Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
Employer: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Kent & Canterbury, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG
Job Summary
A key component of this role is for the practitioner to work competently at an enhanced practice level providing care aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice. It is envisaged that 80% of this role will be spent working in the clinical area, as part of an agreed job plan. This role requires the practitioner to provide specialist oncology advice, assessment and review of patients with suspected or known cancer diagnosis. The speciality is currently in the process of implementing the Aspirant Cancer Career Education and Development Framework (ACCEND) to support practice and career development. The Lung Cancer CNS will work as part of the Lung Cancer service to enable the facilitation and co‑ordination of inpatient care, supported by EKHUFT clinicians.
Primary Responsibilities
* Provide specialist advice as a practitioner with enhanced practice skills and knowledge which promotes evidence‑based clinical practice.
* Record objective and accurate patient information utilising paper records and electronic systems in accordance with Trust record‑keeping and information governance policies.
* Deliver clinical care in the context of change within a complex healthcare environment, utilising specialist pathways for safe and effective care for patients.
* Use clinical reasoning skills to undertake an in‑depth assessment of the presenting problem, interpret findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, formulate, communicate, implement and evaluate management plans.
* Liaise and collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team within the organisation and with external stakeholders as appropriate.
* Actively involve patients, families and carers in treatment, encouraging and empowering others to enable individuals to assist in their own care and recovery.
* Support and enable individuals to lead meaningful lives, whether or not cure or resolution is possible.
* Demonstrate sensitivity to the significance of individuals' background, identity, culture, values and experience and recognise the expertise they bring to managing their own care.
About Us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is "great healthcare from great people". Everything we do is guided by our values: "People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference". We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called "We care", which empowers frontline staff to lead improvements day‑to‑day. We are looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Details
* Date posted: 14 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: Depending on experience per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 344‑4705DCB
* Job locations: Kent & Canterbury, Ethelbert Road, Canterbury, CT1 3NG
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and Training
* Current NMC/HCPC registration
* Formal teaching or mentoring qualification including ENB 998/997, or equivalent
* Health‑related degree relevant to professional registration and area of clinical practice or holds L6 post‑registration modules with plan to complete a degree programme
* Completion of clinical and physical examination
Clinical Skills and Experience
* Significant postgraduate healthcare experience equivalent to L7 demonstrating professional development across the four pillars of practice
* Significant experience of care of the cancer patient
* Experience of working with patients/service users to resolve concerns and improve their experience
* Evidence of effective networking or matrix working
* Advanced clinical assessment skills
Governance
* Understanding of quality governance, patient safety and patient experience tools to support clinical practice and service improvement
* Sound knowledge and understanding of national policy and guidance
* Utilisation of clinical effectiveness tools to deliver quality improvement e.g. risk management and clinical audit
* Experience of contributing to quality improvement in safety/quality improvement projects
Personal / Professional Attributes
* Ability to work within a team to achieve goals for a shared vision
* Evidence of service development and delivery in practice
* Knowledge of health policy and application to practice
* Ability to problem solve, anticipate and plan, individually and within a team
* Demonstrate self‑awareness and critical reflection
Other Requirements
* Self‑motivated, positive, adaptable and flexible approach
* Upholds and role models the Trust values
* Able to travel Trustwide
Desirable
* Completion of clinical and physical examination
* NHS Leadership Academy qualification
* Advanced communication skills training
* Psychological level 2 training
* Experience of assessing patients and developing specialised programmes of care
* Experience of presenting to groups of staff/public
* Experience of implementing and evaluating improvements in care
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Kent & Canterbury
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG
Website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/
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