Patient Information Specialist

£41,000 - £44,000 per annum plus benefitsReports to: Patient Information ManagerDirectorate: PICContract: PermanentHours: 35 hours per weekLocation: Stratford, High Flex (office-based with high flexibility, typically 1-2 days per week in the office)Closing date : 22 November 2026Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.Recruitment Process: One-stage interview process, including a writing and editing task.Interview Dates: First stage interviews commencing week commencing 07/12.At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.Every day, our work helps people affected by cancer access trusted, evidence-based information to help them make informed decisions. As a Patient Information Specialist (Cancer), you'll bring your specialist oncology expertise to develop and maintain high-quality, patient-centred information that is accurate, accessible and engaging.What will I be doing?• Provide specialist clinical expertise on cancer diagnosis, treatment and care.• Review, update and create evidence-based content.• Conduct literature reviews and use national guidelines and clinical evidence.• Develop and maintain summaries of clinical trials and trial results.• Collaborate with Cancer Information Nurses who work on the helpline and other colleagues.• Use user insight, testing and analytics to improve information.What are we looking for?• Registered Nurse with a specialist oncology qualification.• Extensive knowledge of cancer and an understanding of cancer research and how clinical trials are run.• Excellent communication skills.• Strong organisational and time management skills.• Compassionate and empathetic approach.• Confidence using digital systems and software packages.DBS CheckOwing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment for this role will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible.Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks. #J-18808-Ljbffr