Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
London, W2 1NYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£47,951 to £56,863
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
We are expanding our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist teams here at Imperial, and this is an exciting opportunity to take on band 6 Clinical Nurse Spe...
- This postholder will be supported to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to deliver the CNS role, under supervision.
- A clinical nurse specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse with relevant experience and post-registration education for working within a specific area of practice. They assess, manage, deliver care, advise on, and support patients.
- CNSs have the autonomy to act and accept responsibility and accountability for their actions, acting as a specialist advisor for patients, or a resource for others.
- CNSs perform specialist holistic assessment and treatment using a personalised approach. This is characterised by a level of decision making based on detailed knowledge and understanding of their area of practice.
- As part of the multidisciplinary team CNSs can work in or across many settings, depending on their area of expertise and scope of practice.
- Cancer CNSs deliver personalised care in line with NHS cancer plan, using holistic needs assessment (HNA) to meet changing needs, making sure people affected by cancer have access to resources and services, information and support and have access to a specialist cancer nurse.
- Cancer CNSs actively engage with internal and external stakeholders to continuously raise the profile of cancer nursing, promote patient centred services for patients affected by cancer, contribute to cancer care within their speciality and ensure high quality cancer care.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration and a degree in related subject.
- Post registration qualification(s) in speciality or relevant subject (Cancer)
- Recognised teaching qualification or demonstratable teaching experience.
Desirable: - Advanced Communication course or Level 2 psychological skills training; - Masters level learning
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience, including working at band 6 or above.
- Relevant nursing experience within or related to speciality.
- Experience of teaching and mentoring others
- Experience of multidisciplinary working and working under supervision to deliver expert care.
Desirable: - Experience of leading and managing; - Experience of audit and service development
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential: - Knowledge of speciality and use of evidence-based practice
Desirable: - Ability to deliver education programmes.
How to apply
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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