Lung Cancer CNS

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. Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Lung Cancer CNS The closing date is 27 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurse with knowledge and experience in Lung Cancer pathways and in possession of excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to demonstrate sound clinical skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but well-established, hospital-based team in a role which focuses on the delivery and maintenance of clinical excellence in Lung Cancer care improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers. You will be responsible for delivering high quality nursing care throughout the Lung cancer pathway, from initial assessment and diagnosis through to treatment and survivorship. As an active member of the Lung MDT you will liaise with other healthcare professionals and be able to provide evidence-based outcome focused care for lung cancer patients. We also welcome applications from band 6 nurses, wishing to join the team as a Band 7 Trainee CNS. The post holder is responsible for delivering specialist nursing care as part of the lung multi-disciplinary team. The Lung Cancer CNS acts as the patient's key worker, ensuring they have access to all the holistic support offers for cancer patients, that patients progress efficiently along the agreed pathway and into the appropriate follow up arrangement. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills, and practice. ***This advert may close early, subject to high application numbers*** Main duties of the job 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. About us 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