Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist The closing date is 26 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary 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 Specialist role in either Gynaecology or Breast. We are seeking experienced nurses with a cancer or relevant speciality background. You should have some knowledge of the tumour speciality, transferrable skills and be able to demonstrate strong communication skills. You should be enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated to join these busy services. You will have the opportunity to gain experience working within a MDT and developing your clinical knowledge. You will work autonomously and as part of a team, to deliver excellent clinical care, and improve patient experience within the speciality. This is a great opportunity to progress into a specialist cancer nursing role, while being supported to gain specialist knowledge and clinical skills in the role of the Cancer CNS. Our services work across 3 hospital sites, some roles may require cross site travel. Main duties of the job 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. About us 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 sust