Ocular Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist in Sheffield

Employer Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Hallamshire Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £39,959 - £48,117 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/08/2026 23:59 Interview date 01/09/2026

Ocular Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 6

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate registered nurse to join the Ocular Oncology Service at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist.

This role is to support the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care for individuals undergoing investigation and treatment for ocular malignancies. The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and existing Clinical Nurse Specialists to develop the knowledge and skills required.

You will act as a key point of contact for patients, supporting them across the cancer pathway, while developing advanced clinical assessment, care coordination and communication skills within a specialist service.

Main duties of the job

• Support the delivery of specialist nursing care to patients with suspected or confirmed ocular cancers
• Act as a key contact for patients, providing information, support and signposting
• Undertake holistic needs assessments, identifying physical, psychological and social needs
• Assist in coordinating patient pathways across ophthalmology, oncology and related services
• Support preparation for and participation in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings
• Develop skills in clinical assessment and decision-making under supervision
• Provide patient education and advice throughout diagnosis, treatment and follow‑up
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audit and service improvement
• Work within Trust policies, cancer standards and governance frameworks

Clinical

• Deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care with guidance and supervision of Lead CNS
• Undertake patient assessments and contribute to care planning
• Monitor patient progress and elevate concerns appropriately
• Support clinics and outpatient services

Communication

• Provide clear and compassionate communication to patients and families
• Support patients through potentially distressing and complex diagnoses
• Act as a link between patients, carers and the MDT

Working for our organisation

• Participate in education and training relevant to ocular oncology
• Contribute to audit and quality improvement initiative

Governance

• Maintain high standards of record keeping and confidentiality
• Adhere to Trust policies, clinical guidelines and safeguarding requirements
• Participate in supervision, appraisal and mandatory training

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Registered nurse (valid with NMC)
• To have completed the national practice assessor training or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• Post registration qualification in Oncology / Ophthalmology or willingness to undertake.
• First level degree or working towards
• Master’s level study (or working towards).

Experience

• Evidence of management and leadership qualities.
• Demonstrable experience in Oncology or Cancer care
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of managing complex patients with physical and psychological needs.
• Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise workload.
• Experience in Ophthalmology or Ocular Oncology.
• Management experience within an inpatient setting.
• Experience as a CNS or in a specialist/advanced practice role.
• Experience of assessing patients’ needs as an autonomous practitioner
• Experience in patient pathway coordination/ navigation.
• Understanding of holistic needs assessment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Effective communicator, leadership skills, ability to participate in education of others
• Aligned with Trust PROUD values and behaviours
• Resilient and able to work in emotionally demanding situations.
• Commitment to improving patient experience.

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate and patient-focused
• Motivated with willingness to learn
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here .

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.