Lung Cancer CNS
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
London, E96SRView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
8 days leftJob description
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurse with knowledge and experience in Lung Cancer pathways and in possession of excellent co...
- To communicate and work in partnership with all members of the MDT to ensure a seamless pathway of care for patients from diagnosis through treatment and follow up care and survivorship.
- To be an autonomous practitioner and manage own caseload and work with colleagues to provide the highest possible standards of care for patients diagnosed with Lung Cancer.
- To support and co-ordinate patient's / family / carer from diagnosis onwards through all stages of their disease and treatment modalities and utilise excellent communication skills to complete appropriate onward referrals for your cohort of patients.
- To act as point of contact and offer to be the Lung 'keyworker' for patients and their families and carer.
- To provide and offer a wide range of information and support to patients their family and/or carers at all stages of their cancer journey. This includes access and utilisation of Information Prescriptions and signposting to the Homerton Hospital Macmillan Information Manager.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Education
Essential: - Degree in nursing; - Post graduate qualification relevant to specialism
Desirable: - Advanced communications skills training
Experience
Essential: - Relevant post registration experience in cancer; - Proven leadership and management skills
Skills/Abilities
Essential: - Ability to work independently and as a team member; - IT literate with good understanding of common packages
Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements
Essential: - Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values; - Commitment and adherence to equality, diversity and inclusion
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the concepts of clinical governance and shared governanace including evidence based practice and critical appraisal of research findings
- Demonstrate knowledge of effective risk management
- Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and wider health economy
- Knowledge and experience of implementing change and/or new practices
Desirable: - Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback initiatives
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 October 2026
Last checked
15 October 2026
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