The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

The closing date is 02 April 2026

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Job summary

The Cancer Team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital are looking to appoint a Band 7 Macmillan Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a unique opportunity for any nurse who has extensive experience as a senior band 6 within respiratory medicine or cancer care who wishes to expand their clinical skills and knowledge to help support and develop an expanding service which is fully patient centred. The nurse will be a highly visible presence across the speciality and wards, working to ensure the highest standards of care, setting and maintaining standards of clinical excellence and continuously improving experiences for patients, families and carers. The patient experience will be a priority for you with a strong emphasis on compassion and dignity. You will be supported by an experienced and committed management team. For this role you will need to have: A current NMC Nursing registration with post qualification, relevant experience. Possession of excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills coupled with evidence of continuing professional development. In addition you will be required to demonstrate a flexible approach to work

Main duties of the job

To perform an effective key role within the MDT to deliver cancer waiting times targets and pathways communication. To act as a specialist resource for patients and the clinical team by providing comprehensive advice, information, teaching and training both within PAHT and externally. Update own clinical and specialist knowledge. Contribute in audit processes. Undertake, where appropriate, nursing research with published outcomes. Promote excellence in clinical practice, and the setting of quality standards within specialty. Active involvement in the development of the service locally and nationally. Clinical Excellence.

About us

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

000246

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Princess Alexandra Hospital diagnoses over 200 new Lung Cancers a year. The role of the Macmillan Lung Cancer Nursing team is to provide a specialist service to support patients through this journey.

The post holder will work under the direction of the Macmillan Head of Nursing for Cancer to deliver a supporting nursing service for patients and their families undergoing treatment and investigation for Lung Cancer within the Princess Alexandra Trust.

The Macmillan Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required:

To provide specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients and their carer’s with a Lung cancer diagnosis

To deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patient’s changing health care needs, through holistic needs assessment (HNA).

To work autonomously and seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries.

To develop patient pathways and be responsible for developing the nursing service

To provide expert knowledge and advice in own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence underpinned by evidence-based practice

To work with the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) and Cancer Management Team to ensure that your cancer service complies with the national standards for safety and quality, which are assessed through Cancer Peer Review Process and actively contribute with work plans resulting from Peer Review assessment

To act as a visible role model and expert practitioner.

 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Princess Alexandra Hospital diagnoses over 200 new Lung Cancers a year. The role of the Macmillan Lung Cancer Nursing team is to provide a specialist service to support patients through this journey.

The post holder will work under the direction of the Macmillan Head of Nursing for Cancer to deliver a supporting nursing service for patients and their families undergoing treatment and investigation for Lung Cancer within the Princess Alexandra Trust.

The Macmillan Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist will be required:

To provide specialist, high quality, expert nursing care and support for patients and their carer’s with a Lung cancer diagnosis

To deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patient’s changing health care needs, through holistic needs assessment (HNA).

To work autonomously and seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries.

To develop patient pathways and be responsible for developing the nursing service

To provide expert knowledge and advice in own specialist area, ensuring maintenance of clinical excellence underpinned by evidence-based practice

To work with the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) and Cancer Management Team to ensure that your cancer service complies with the national standards for safety and quality, which are assessed through Cancer Peer Review Process and actively contribute with work plans resulting from Peer Review assessment

To act as a visible role model and expert practitioner.

 

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
  • Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Masters degree or working towards
  • Advanced Assessment skills
  • Independent Nurse Prescribing course or willingness to undertake
  • Advanced Communication skills training
  • Level 2 Psychological skills training

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post-registration experience in respiratory medicine and/or oncology
  • Previous experience in a post involving clinical and managerial responsibilities
  • Evidence of teaching and experience of developing teaching materials
  • Demonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice
  • Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Undergraduate degree
  • Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification
  • Post registration qualification relevant to specialty
  • Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

  • Masters degree or working towards
  • Advanced Assessment skills
  • Independent Nurse Prescribing course or willingness to undertake
  • Advanced Communication skills training
  • Level 2 Psychological skills training

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial post-registration experience in respiratory medicine and/or oncology
  • Previous experience in a post involving clinical and managerial responsibilities
  • Evidence of teaching and experience of developing teaching materials
  • Demonstrate evidence of highly developed clinical practice
  • Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Lead Cancer Nurse

Philippa Jupp

philippa.jupp1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

000246

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

Essex

CM20 1QX


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