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Respiratory Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist

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Royal Cornwall Hospitals TrustTruro

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Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Respiratory Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 16 September 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the dedicated Cancer Services team at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide expert clinical support, assessment, information and holistic care to patients throughout their lung cancer pathway, acting as a trusted point of contact for patients and their families. The successful candidate will work closely with respiratory physicians, oncologists, surgeons, allied health professionals and community teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centred care and timely access to treatment. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a significant difference to patients' experiences while developing specialist knowledge within a supportive and innovative team. If you are a registered nurse with excellent communication skills, oncology or respiratory experience, and a passion for delivering outstanding care, we would love to hear from you. Join us in Cornwall and enjoy working in a beautiful part of the country while helping to deliver exceptional cancer services.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role is to facilitate the clinical flow of the Lung Cancer Screening and Symptomatic suspected cancer pathways and support the delivery of the national optimal lung cancer pathway within Cornwall. The successful candidate will act as a conduit between local medical teams across both primary and secondary care, and screening participants.

Working under the guidance of the Lead Lung Cancer Screening Nurses specialist, and closely with key stakeholders this role will be central to the delivery of the Lung Cancer Screening and Symptomatic suspected cancer optimal pathways. The postholder will have be responsible for facilitating onward referrals and diagnostic investigations as recommended at the Screening Review Meeting (SRM); or by the Cancer Consultants through the virtual review of CT scans.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.

RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:

Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro

St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities, andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.

Details

Date posted

03 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

156-8243691

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

Identity Checks
Professional registration and qualification checks
Employment history and reference checks
Occupational Health clearance
Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN- Diploma
Appropriate Post Reg. specialist qualification / recent relevant clinical experience

Desirable

Qualification in Cancer/Oncology/ Communication/ Counselling/Skills Training
Post reg teaching Qualification
Leadership/management training

Experience

Essential

Evidence of specialist cancer/respiratory knowledge.
Experience coordinating complex pathways.

Desirable

Evidence of quality improvement and teaching activity.
Demonstrable experience across community and acute settings

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN- Diploma
Appropriate Post Reg. specialist qualification / recent relevant clinical experience

Desirable

Qualification in Cancer/Oncology/ Communication/ Counselling/Skills Training
Post reg teaching Qualification
Leadership/management training

Experience

Essential

Evidence of specialist cancer/respiratory knowledge.
Experience coordinating complex pathways.

Desirable

Evidence of quality improvement and teaching activity.
Demonstrable experience across community and acute settings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Physician in Respiratory Medicine

Dr M Wijesinghe

[email protected]

01872250000

Details

Date posted

03 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

156-8243691

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

United Kingdom

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