Job summary We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Lung Team, as a Macmillan Lung Cancer Specialist Nurses within the Medical Division. This is a full-time, permanent position covering Monday to Friday. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on specific care and treatments. The CNS will support from diagnosis through treatment and throughout the cancer journey. Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to assess and alleviate the psychological distress for cancer patients and their families, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate. You will act as a valuable resource for the MDT and set standards of care, influence the work of other professional groups and act as a change agent. Post-registration experience in lung care and cancer/palliative care is desirable but not essential. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational skills & basic IT skills. Previous experience working with CERNER is an advantage. You must have experience of working both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to prioritise your workload. Main duties of the job A back ground in Acute Respiratory nursing would be an essential to the role. Excellent communication skills and an ability to prioritise workload, whilst working as part of a team is also necessary. It is essential to have basic IT skills and previous experience working with CERNER an advantage Using advanced communication and psychological assessment skills the CNS will aim to ensure every cancer patient has a care plan tailored to their personal needs, including identification of need for onward referral to other agencies and disciplines as appropriate. Provide education and specialist advice to patients, their carers and staff on the specific care and treatment for the speciality. The ability to demonstrate enhanced clinical skills is essential for this role. About us All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 408-25-077-B Job locations Arrowe Park Hospital Upton Wirral CH49 5PE Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist position available with WUTH. Job description Job responsibilities Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist position available with WUTH. Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Registered General Nurse First level degree or equivalent Desirable Post Basic Qualification in Cancer/Palliative Care Recognised Teaching qualification Clinical diagnostics Nurse Prescribing Advanced Communication skills training Psychological Skills Training (HNA) Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstrable Experience within cancer/speciality Evidence of continued professional development IT literate Knowledge of Macmillan cancer Support Desirable Experience of MDT working Teaching/ Presentation Skills Teaching experience Experience of audit/ research Previous CNS Experience Experience of working with Somerset Previous experience of nurse led clinics Personal Attributes Essential Diplomatic Calm and objective Assertive, confident, yet approachable Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates enthusiasm Empathic Flexible attitude to working Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations Desirable Ability to work autonomously and part of a team Ability to motivate self and others Personally and Professionally mature Other Requirements Essential Knowledge of the National and local cancer Strategy Knowledge of the National Cancer patient Experience Survey Knowledge of the Personalised Care agenda Ability to travel across sites Desirable Ability to Influence change Person Specification Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential Registered General Nurse First level degree or equivalent Desirable Post Basic Qualification in Cancer/Palliative Care Recognised Teaching qualification Clinical diagnostics Nurse Prescribing Advanced Communication skills training Psychological Skills Training (HNA) Knowledge and Skills Essential Demonstrable Experience within cancer/speciality Evidence of continued professional development IT literate Knowledge of Macmillan cancer Support Desirable Experience of MDT working Teaching/ Presentation Skills Teaching experience Experience of audit/ research Previous CNS Experience Experience of working with Somerset Previous experience of nurse led clinics Personal Attributes Essential Diplomatic Calm and objective Assertive, confident, yet approachable Recognition of own limitations Demonstrates enthusiasm Empathic Flexible attitude to working Ability to deal with difficult emotional situations Desirable Ability to work autonomously and part of a team Ability to motivate self and others Personally and Professionally mature Other Requirements Essential Knowledge of the National and local cancer Strategy Knowledge of the National Cancer patient Experience Survey Knowledge of the Personalised Care agenda Ability to travel across sites Desirable Ability to Influence change 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe Park Hospital Upton Wirral CH49 5PE Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Arrowe Park Hospital Upton Wirral CH49 5PE Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab). Location : Arrowe Park Hospital, Upton, CH49 5PE Wirral, United Kingdom