About this role
Job summary
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We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Neurology team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic clinician who is passionate about delivering expert, patient-centred care and advancing specialist practice within a rapidly evolving field.
As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide advanced clinical expertise, leadership, and support to patients living with a range of neurological conditions. You will act as an autonomous practitioner, offering specialist assessment, complex care planning, and ongoing management across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives on clinical challenge, values collaborative working, and is committed to improving outcomes and experiences for people with neurological disorders. You will play a pivotal role in service development, education, and quality improvement, helping to shape and enhance the neurology pathway for the future.
Previous candidates need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Deliver expert clinical assessment, advice, and management for patients with neurological conditions.
Work autonomously while collaborating closely with consultants, AHPs, and wider MDT colleagues.
Provide specialist education, support, and counselling to patients, families, and carers.
Lead and contribute to service development initiatives, audits, and evidence-based practice improvements.
Act as a clinical resource for nursing teams, offering training, mentorship, and professional leadership.
Support smooth patient pathways, ensuring timely access to specialist care and continuity across settings.
Participate in research, innovation, and the development of clinical guidelines.
About us
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.
Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.
Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.
We are -
Kind Empowered Responsible Inclusive Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre
Job description Job responsibilities
Please review attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of role and main responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse Degree in healthcare related subject Evidence of Masters level learning Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant specialist subjec Advanced Communications Skills training or prepared to work towards. Leadership experience
Desirable
Psychological skills training- Level 2 or above MSc Clinical Examination MSc Research qualification
Knowledge and Expertise Essential
In depth understanding of evidence based practice and ability to critically appraise and implement research findings into practice. In depth understanding of evidence based practice Extensive knowledge of national standards and policies within specialist field. Evidence of continued professional development
Experience Essential
Relevant post registration experience, at Band 6 or above, in cancer, palliative care or the specialty Experience of teaching In-depth specialist experience Leadership and management experience Experience of multi-professional working. Evidence of advanced communications skills. Ability to lead and influence change
Desirable
Evidence of teaching HNA training/Experience of undertaking HNA Ability to lead and 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).
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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 The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT
Address The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool
65 Pembroke Place
Liverpool
L7 8YA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)