Cancer Information Nurse Specialist

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This role is part of the Macmillan Support Line and involves providing confidential information and support to people affected by cancer. You will empower people every day to understand their cancer diagnosis, treatments, side effects, and the impact of their cancer experience.

Pay range

This range is provided by Macmillan Cancer Support. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Contract type

Permanent or Fixed Term Contract – there are 6 permanent positions and 2 fixed‑term contracts for 18 months.

Working hours

The Support Line is available 365 days a year, including bank holidays, from 8 am to 8 pm. Shifts are on a 4‑week rota. We can discuss a compressed pattern if you are successful at the interview stage.

Location

Home based.

About you

You must be a registered nurse (Adult) with significant oncology experience at band 5 or above.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience as a first level registered nurse, preferably in a cancer specialty
• Degree in Nursing essential (or working towards)
• Experience delivering information and support in a busy, demand‑led environment, ideally with experience of delivering support virtually
• Ability to retrieve information from relevant sources including electronic databases and the Internet

As this is a home‑based role, you will also need:

• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Teams and other digital platforms
• A reliable broadband connection with upload and download speeds of at least 3 Mbps
• A private, confidential space to work from, in compliance with data protection rules

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holiday options, increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days
• Pension matched up to 7.5%
• 120+ learning and development offers, with access to external professional qualifications
• Flexible working patterns, including compressed hours or flexibility to work earlier or later around 10 am‑4 pm core hours
• Holiday buying and selling scheme, life insurance, free wills, retail discounts and more

Recruitment Process

Virtual interviews via MS Teams will take place on 8th‑10th December. The expected start date is 16th February 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to change the closing date.

All applications are anonymised until an interview is confirmed. Contact the TA Team at TATeam@macmillan.org.uk for advice and reasonable adjustments.

We welcome applications from everyone who meets the criteria and strongly encourage individuals from under‑represented groups to apply. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and internal employee representation bodies promote fairness and belonging.

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