Respiratory Faster Diagnosis Clinical Nurse Specialist - cross site


Company:	ESHT
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7RD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

We have two posts for the role of Respiratory Faster Diagnosis Clinical Nurse Specialist, with a focus to support and lead on the national lung cancer screening programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Respiratory Team within ESHT to support the suspected lung cancer pathway patients. The post holder will require excellent communication skills to develop highly effective working relationships. This post will be part of the close working Respiratory team to include Consultants, Respiratory / Lung Cancer Nurse Specialists, Diagnostic Teams, Service Managers and Patient Pathway Trackers.

The applicant must be enthusiastic and self-motivated and be able to work in a busy and at times demanding environment, helping to deliver waiting time standards and enhancing patient experience.

Nurse/Clinical Practitioner – Respiratory

Clinical service delivery and caseload/pathway management for respiratory patients

Lung nodule and cancer surveillance pathways supporting urgent cancer referrals

Physical assessment and initial treatments onward referrals

Liaison with multidisciplinary team

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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This advert closes on Monday 24 Aug 2026

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