Macmillan Oncology Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Macmillan Oncology Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 08 November 2026

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Job summary

We have an opportunity for you to join our Oncology Services here at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust as a Macmillan Oncology Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to cover for maternity leave for 12 months.

We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational and forward thinking nurse who is passionate about cancer nursing and has the ability to drive this Service forward. You should have extensive experience in Oncology as well as having excellent leadership, management and communication skills.

The post holder will play a key role in ensuring high standards of care for all patients and will be an integral key member in the co-ordination and organisation of lung cancer pathways, throughout treatment, symptom management, relapse, emergency admissions and living with and beyond cancer. You will also work in a consultancy capacity across our Trust and local health care services.

The post holder will act as an autonomous nurse specialist and will develop and deliver nurse led services within oncology lung cancer. This will include telephone, face to face activity and inpatient reviews.

Enthusiasm, a desire to learn and flexibility are essential for this role, as are good interpersonal and organisation skills. This post will be based primarily at the University Hospitals site, however, there will be travel to the site of Rugby St Cross for outpatient clinics and to our new Maple Day Unit.

Main duties of the job

1. To establish and provide a specialist nursing service for the care and ongoing management of patients diagnosed with lung cancers undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT), Radiotherapy and supportive treatments.
2. You will participate in the provision of high-quality care from diagnosis, through treatment and during follow up. You will make informed decisions within your own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards and targets are met.
3. The post holder will develop and implement opportunities for advancing nursing practice and for ensuring collaborative working relationships, incorporating expert clinical practice, leadership, consultation, and education

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rota per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

218-NM-B7-8198960

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• The post holder will be a designated Macmillan Oncology Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist within the hospital and will provide expert specialist advice for patients, relative and carers in relation to a lung cancer diagnosis and to other health care professionals.
• To provide emotional support to patients, their families and staff during difficult situations e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
• To be an active member of the appropriate site-specific MDT, utilising excellent communication skills, enabling maintenance of a high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
• Demonstrate a high level of clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge.
• A knowledgeable clinical nurse specialist, supporting staff, the Oncology Lung Cancer Service and policy development within the specialty.
• To develop nurse led clinics and to undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills, including advanced health assessments and Non-Medical prescribing in relation to SACT to ensure optimum patient management.
• To ensure that the patients holistic needs are considered in the decision-making process.
• A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
• Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas and ensuring that evidence-based care is embedded into practice.
• Utilise and ensure that others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data available.
• Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• The post holder will be a designated Macmillan Oncology Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist within the hospital and will provide expert specialist advice for patients, relative and carers in relation to a lung cancer diagnosis and to other health care professionals.
• To provide emotional support to patients, their families and staff during difficult situations e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
• To be an active member of the appropriate site-specific MDT, utilising excellent communication skills, enabling maintenance of a high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
• Demonstrate a high level of clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge.
• A knowledgeable clinical nurse specialist, supporting staff, the Oncology Lung Cancer Service and policy development within the specialty.
• To develop nurse led clinics and to undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills, including advanced health assessments and Non-Medical prescribing in relation to SACT to ensure optimum patient management.
• To ensure that the patients holistic needs are considered in the decision-making process.
• A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
• Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas and ensuring that evidence-based care is embedded into practice.
• Utilise and ensure that others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data available.
• Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree in relevant subject oMasters degree or working towards oCurrent Professional Registration oEvidence of CPD oTeaching and assessing qualification oLeadership qualification or completion of leadership course or relevant experience

Desirable

• oCompletion of the Advanced Communication Skills Training course oAdvanced Health Assessment and Non-medical prescribing qualifications

Experience

Essential

• oExtensive professional clinical experience in oncology at Band 6 or above oHighly developed communication skills oUnderstanding of budget management oAbility to successfully manage people and change oExperience of conflict management oA good understanding of HR policy

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist

Knowledge

Essential

• oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice with a background of experience in oncology oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS oA knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Skills

Essential

• oBasic understanding of IT and technology oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions oA good understanding of the process of audit and research in practice oStrong leadership skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• o Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only o Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oDegree in relevant subject oMasters degree or working towards oCurrent Professional Registration oEvidence of CPD oTeaching and assessing qualification oLeadership qualification or completion of leadership course or relevant experience

Desirable

• oCompletion of the Advanced Communication Skills Training course oAdvanced Health Assessment and Non-medical prescribing qualifications

Experience

Essential

• oExtensive professional clinical experience in oncology at Band 6 or above oHighly developed communication skills oUnderstanding of budget management oAbility to successfully manage people and change oExperience of conflict management oA good understanding of HR policy

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist

Knowledge

Essential

• oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice with a background of experience in oncology oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS oA knowledge of professional policies and procedures oKnowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Skills

Essential

• oBasic understanding of IT and technology oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively oGood management of own and others time oAble to use initiative and make decisions oAnalyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions oA good understanding of the process of audit and research in practice oStrong leadership skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• o Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only o Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse, Chemotherapy Services

Samantha Neale

[email protected]

02476967491

Details

Date posted

27 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rota per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

218-NM-B7-8198960

Job locations

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

United Kingdom

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