We have an exciting opportunity for a Renal Cancer Nurse Specialist to join the Christie NHS Foundation Trust, an international leader in cancer treatment and the largest cancer treatment centre of its kind in Europe.
Position details
Band 7, 30 hours per week (0.8 WTE). The post holder must be a registered nurse (RN) with at least 5 years of relevant oncology renal‑oncology or palliative care experience.
Key responsibilities
* Act as key worker for renal‑oncology patients, providing assessment, advice, and symptom/side‑effect management.
* Manage a caseload of renal‑oncology cancer patients and optimise care planning.
* Conduct holistic needs assessments and develop personalised care plans.
* Provide clinical support to multidisciplinary teams and specialist nephrology nurses.
* Lead or participate in audit, research, and service development projects.
* Develop and review protocols and guidelines to promote innovative clinical practice.
* Facilitate patient support and education groups; present at local, national, and international conferences.
* Line‑manage team members and support staff when required.
* Ensure compliance with Trust policies, NMC code, and non‑medical prescribing standards.
Qualifications & requirements
* Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of 5 yrs oncology renal‑oncology/palliative care background.
* Excellent communication, organisational, prioritisation, and decision‑making skills.
* Strong leadership and advocacy skills; able to influence change and service improvement.
* In‑depth knowledge of renal cancer, willing to develop further expertise.
* Expertise in holistic care assessment and patient‑led care planning.
* Experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and attending MDT meetings.
* Ability to conduct research, audit, and present findings.
* Commitment to ongoing professional development and compliance with Trust training requirements.
Benefits and working environment
* Work at one of Europe’s leading cancer centres – treating over 60,000 patients a year.
* Access to world‑class radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery, and research facilities.
* Opportunity to contribute to a large early clinical trial unit and numerous research projects.
* Flexible employment in a supportive, high‑performance team.
This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Nov 2025.
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