Macmillan Oncology Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Coventry, CV2 2DX
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	3 Aug 2026
Closing date:	17 Aug 2026

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Summary

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.

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