Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our CAT Team on a secondment as Clinical nurse specialist. The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will provide high-quality, patient-centred specialist cancer nursing care within the CAT Team, working as part of the multidisciplinary team to support patients across the cancer pathway from diagnosis through treatment, follow-up and ongoing care.
The post holder will act as a key point of contact for patients and carers, offering expert clinical advice, coordination of care and emotional support, while ensuring care is delivered in line with national cancer standards, NICE guidance and Trust policies. The role contributes to timely pathway coordination, MDT working, and the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate cancer services.
Working 22.5 hours per week, the CNS will manage a defined caseload, undertake nurse-led clinics and patient reviews, support outpatient and MDT activity, and work collaboratively with medical, allied health and support staff to optimise patient outcomes and experience. The role is integral to maintaining service quality, continuity of care, and meeting operational and performance requirements within the CAT Team.
Main duties of the job
see job description for full details.
- Provide specialist Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) care to patients within the CAT Team across the cancer pathway.
- Act as a key point of contact for patients and carers, offering clinical advice, support and information.
- Coordinate patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including participation in MDT meetings.
- Undertake nurse-led clinics, patient reviews and follow-up, including telephone and face-to-face contacts.
- Support timely pathway management, ensuring compliance with national cancer standards and Trust policies.
- Contribute to service delivery, quality improvement and maintenance of safe, effective and compassionate care.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job responsibilities
Refer to job description for more detail.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) will provide expert specialist cancer nursing care within the CAT Team, supporting patients throughout the cancer pathway from diagnosis to treatment, followup and ongoing care. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver high standards of patientcentred care, coordinate complex pathways, and provide clinical leadership within their area of expertise.
The role involves managing a defined caseload, acting as a key point of contact for patients and carers, and contributing to safe, effective and timely service delivery in line with national cancer standards, NICE guidance and Trust policies. The post plays a key role in maintaining service quality, continuity of care and patient safety. Please see the full attached Job Description for detailed duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential
- Ability to give clear and evidenced based oncological advice in a variety of settings
- Recognition of own level of competence and limitations and able to communicate these to appropriate staff
Desirable
- Recent or current experience within the speciality
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to give clear and evidenced based oncological advice in a variety of settings
Desirable
- Demonstration of team working and ability to work within a team
Planning and organisational skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans
- Demonstrate effective time management skills
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability to supervise and support others
- Demonstrate effective resource management
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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Clinical Nurse Specialist CAT Team Nottingham employer: Meeveem Limited
Meeveem Limited is an excellent employer for general practitioners, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises professional growth and work-life balance. With full indemnity cover, NHS Pension, and generous leave, our team members enjoy a culture of collaboration and continuous development across our two sites, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
