Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job summary
Due to retirement within our existing Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Oncology Nurse to join a well-established and supportive team to provide excellent clinical care for Uro-Oncology patients.

A high level of previous Oncology knowledge and experience will be required for this post but we are happy to support and train the right person. The successful applicant will be joining an established and supportive team.

Set working days can be considered and happy to consider part time working or job share.

Main duties of the job

• To function as an expert clinical practitioner within the oncology treatment and outpatient service.
• To act as patient key worker across the oncology treatment pathway, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or supportive treatments
• To undertake oncology clinic review of patients for specific cancer sites
• Co-ordinate and manage transitions of care and support for the patient and family/carer across the oncology treatment pathway.
• Provide expert nursing advice and support to other health professionals.
• Deliver specific programmes of education, and training to health care professionals.
• In collaboration with /department / Nurse Managers and Consultants, develop standards of care and patientoncology treatments pathways that reflect national guidance.
• To be pro-active in seeking to improve the service, working with key disciplines to continuously improve waiting times and access to treatment, admission avoidance and patient flow.
• The post holder will primarily work Monday to Friday office hours but will participate inout of hours working where necessary to support service delivery

About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Details
Date posted: 03 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum/pro rota
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 223-NSO-706
Job locations: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification
Experience and knowledge
Essential

• Significant post registration experience within the NHS
• Experience of working as a CNS
• Experience of working at B6 within oncology area
• Advanced experience and knowledge of oncology treatments, side effects and patient assessment skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of developing, implementing and reviewing policy and guidance
• Experience working with uro-oncology patients

Education and Professional Development
Essential

• NMC registered
• Degree or evidence of working at degree level or willingness to do so
• 998 (equiv) and evidence of supporting others with individual professional development
• Specialist oncology/chemotherapy course or evidence of relevant clinical experience

Desirable

• Experience with service development/improvement
• Experience of attending relevant local, network, national meetings/forums relevant to oncology

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).

Employer details
Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Matron for Oncology & Haematology
Angela Cooper
View email address on meeveem.com
017432612356

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