Clinical Nurse Specialist CAT Team


Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Location 

Nottingham NG5 1PB

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Salary 

£39,959 - £48,117 a year

Job Highlights
  • Provide high-quality, patient-centred specialist cancer nursing care within the CAT Team and act as a key point of contact for patients and carers.
  • The ideal candidate will possess clinical expertise in cancer care, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to patient support.
  • This part-time position works 22.5 hours per week in Nottingham, offering a collaborative team environment with a focus on quality patient care and ongoing training.
Job Requirements/Description
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.

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.

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.

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, follow-up and ongoing care. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will deliver high standards of patient-centred 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.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Location 

Nottingham NG5 1PB

Employment Hours 

New Jobs

Salary 

£39,959 - £48,117 a year

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