About this role
Job summary The Cancer Team at Princess Alexandra Hospital are looking to appoint a Cancer Genomics Lead Nurse on a fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for any nurse who has extensive oncology and genomics experience. The appointed nurse will ensure genomics is embedded into Princess Alexandra Hospital's cancer care provision, bridging the gap between the rapidly advancing genomic landscape and frontline patient care. The role will incorporate the dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research. The nurse will be a highly visible, valuable member of the multidisciplinary team and will run their own nurse-led clinics whilst supporting the oncology CNSs to embed efficient mainstreaming services into tumour site groups.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Macmillan Head of Nursing for Cancer to deliver a supportive genomics nursing service for patients and their families undergoing treatment and investigation for Cancer within the Princess Alexandra Trust.
Contract end date - 31/03/2027
Interview date - 10/07/2026
Main duties of the job To manage and lead the cancer genomics specialist service with responsibility for ensuring high quality, evidenced based, cost-effective care. To educate and develop the CNS workforce to increase genomics knowledge and skills across tumour sites To provide high quality, expert nursing care as an autonomous practitioner with highly specialist advanced skills. To deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patients changing health care needs. To seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries. To review and develop services and patient pathways and ensure high levels of patient care, experience and satisfaction. To work with the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) and Cancer Management Team to ensure that genomics is imbedded across tumour sites and the genomics service complies with the national standards for safety and quality. To lead on research and audit within cancer genomics To act as a visible role model, throughout the trust and externally.
About us The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Summary
The Cancer Team at Princess Alexandra Hospital are looking to appoint a Cancer Genomics Lead Nurse on a fixed term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for any nurse who has extensive oncology and genomics experience. The appointed nurse will ensure genomics is embedded into Princess Alexandra Hospital's cancer care provision, bridging the gap between the rapidly advancing genomic landscape and frontline patient care. The role will incorporate the dimensions of expert clinical practice, education, leadership, management and research. The nurse will be a highly visible, valuable member of the multidisciplinary team and will run their own nurse-led clinics whilst supporting the oncology CNSs to embed efficient mainstreaming services into tumour site groups.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Macmillan Head of Nursing for Cancer to deliver a supportive genomics nursing service for patients and their families undergoing treatment and investigation for Cancer within the Princess Alexandra Trust.
Contract end date - 31/03/2027
Interview date - 10/07/2026
Main duties of the job
To manage and lead the cancer genomics specialist service with responsibility for ensuring high quality, evidenced based, cost-effective care. To educate and develop the CNS workforce to increase genomics knowledge and skills across tumour sites To provide high quality, expert nursing care as an autonomous practitioner with highly specialist advanced skills. To deliver evidence based individualised patient care according to patient’s changing health care needs. To seek collaborative relationships with others across and within professional boundaries. To review and develop services and patient pathways and ensure high levels of patient care, experience and satisfaction. To work with the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) and Cancer Management Team to ensure that genomics is imbedded across tumour sites and the genomics service complies with the national standards for safety and quality. To lead on research and audit within cancer genomics To act as a visible role model, throughout the trust and externally.
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered NurseE Undergraduate degree Recognised teaching or mentorship qualification Post registration qualification relevant to specialty Evidence of continued professional development Advanced Assessment Course or willingness to undertake Masters degree or equivalent experience
Desirable
Independent Nurse Prescribing course or willingness to undertake Leadership/management qualification Advanced Communication skills training Level 2 Psychological skills training
Experience Essential
Substantial post-registration experience in oncology Substantial post-registration experience in genomics Evidence of teaching and experience of developing teaching materials Demonstrate evidence of advanced clinical practice Knowledge of current advances and pathways of care relevant to specialty Proven evidence of service development and/or improvement of patient experience Experience of multi professional working Experience of undertaking nurse led clinics Experience of undertaking research and audit Previous experience of working as a clinical nurse specialist or advanced clinical practitioner
Desirable
Leadership experience
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.
Employer details Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)