Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 02 April 2026
The Cancer Team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital are looking to appoint a Band 7 Macmillan Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a unique opportunity for any nurse who has extensive experience as a senior band 6 within respiratory medicine or cancer care who wishes to expand their clinical skills and knowledge to help support and develop an expanding service which is fully patient‑centred. The nurse will be a highly visible presence across the speciality and wards, working to ensure the highest standards of care, setting and maintaining standards of clinical excellence and continuously improving experiences for patients, families and carers. The patient experience will be a priority for you with a strong emphasis on compassion and dignity.
You will be supported by an experienced and committed management team. For this role you will need to have a current NMC Nursing registration with post‑qualification, relevant experience, possession of excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills coupled with evidence of continuing professional development, and a flexible approach to work.
Main duties of the job
To perform an effective key role within the MDT to deliver cancer waiting times targets and pathways communication; to act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within PAHT and externally; to update own clinical and specialist knowledge; to contribute in audit processes; to undertake, where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes; to promote excellence in clinical practice and the setting of quality standards within the specialty; and to be actively involved in the development of the service locally and nationally, with clinical excellence.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high‑quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave – a national programme that is changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined‑up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we are working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job responsibilities
Princess Alexandra Hospital diagnoses over 200 new Lung Cancers a year. The role of the Macmillan Lung Cancer Nursing team is to provide a specialist service to support patients through this journey.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Macmillan Head of Nursing for Cancer to deliver a supporting nursing service for patients and their families undergoing treatment and investigation for Lung Cancer within the Princess Alexandra Trust.
The Macmillan Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required:
• To provide specialist, high‑quality, expert nursing care and support for patients and their carers with a Lung cancer diagnosis
• To deliver evidence‑based individualised patient care according to the patient’s changing health‑care needs, through holistic needs assessment (HNA)
• To work autonomously and seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries
• To develop patient pathways and be responsible for developing the nursing service
• To provide expert knowledge and advice in own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence underpinned by evidence‑based practice
• To work with the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) and Cancer Management Team to ensure that your cancer service complies with the national standards for safety and quality, which are assessed through Cancer Peer Review Process and actively contribute with work plans resulting from Peer Review assessment
• To act as a visible role model and expert practitioner
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
* Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Masters degree or working towards
* Advanced Assessment skills
* Independent Nurse Prescribing course or willingness to undertake
* Advanced Communication skills training
* Level 2 Psychological skills training
Experience
* Substantial post‑registration experience in respiratory medicine and/or oncology
* Previous experience in a post involving clinical and managerial responsibilities
* Evidence of teaching and experience of developing teaching materials
* Demonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice
* Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
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.
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
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