Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
The closing date is 18 November 2025
Job summary
Thi This post is based within the Cancer Care Team at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic registered nurse with knowledge and experience in Lung Cancer pathways and in possession of excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to demonstrate sound clinical skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but well-established, hospital based team in a role which focuses on the delivery and maintenance of clinical excellence in Lung Cancer care improving outcomes and experiences for patients, families and carers. You will be responsible for delivering high quality nursing care throughout the Lung cancer pathway, from initial assessment and diagnosis through to treatment and survivorship. As an active member of the Lung MDT you will liaise with other healthcare professionals and be able to provide evidence based outcome focused care for lung cancer patients.
We also welcome applications from band 6 nurses, wishing to join the team as a Band 7 Trainee CNS .
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for delivering specialist nursing care as part of the lung multi-disciplinary team.
The Lung Cancer CNS acts as the patient's key worker, ensuring they have access to all the holistic support offers for cancer patients, that patients progress efficiently along the agreed pathway and into the appropriate follow up arrangement. This will be achieved through the application of specialist knowledge, skills, and practice.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£56,276 to £63,176 a year p.a. inc.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
293-CSEP-0616
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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