Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
Due to retirement within our existing Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Oncology Nurse to join a...
- To function as an expert clinical practitioner within the oncology treatment and outpatient service.
- To act as patient key worker across the oncology treatment pathway, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or supportive treatments
- To undertake oncology clinic review of patients for specific cancer sites
- Co-ordinate and manage transitions of care and support for the patient and family/carer across the oncology treatment pathway.
- Provide expert nursing advice and support to other health professionals.
- Deliver specific programmes of education, and training to health care professionals.
- In collaboration with /department / Nurse Managers and Consultants, develop standards of care and patientoncology treatments pathways that reflect national guidance.
- To be pro-active in seeking to improve the service, working with key disciplines to continuously improve waiting times and access to treatment, admission avoidance and patient flow.
- The post holder will primarily work Monday to Friday office hours but will participate inout of hours working where necessary to support service delivery
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration experience within the NHS
- Experience of working as a CNS
- Experience of working at B6 within oncology area
- Advanced experience and knowledge of oncology treatments, side effects and patient assessment skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of developing, implementing and reviewing policy and guidance
- Experience working with uro-oncology patients
Education and Professional Development
Essential
- NMC registered
- Degree or evidence of working at degree level or willingness to do so
- 998 (equiv) and evidence of supporting others with individual professional development
- Specialist oncology/chemotherapy course or evidence of relevant clinical experience
Desirable
- Experience with service development/improvement
- Experience of attending relevant local, network, national meetings/forums relevant to oncology
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
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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