Lung Cancer Pathway Specialist Nurse

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Lung Cancer team as a Lung Pathway Specialist Nurse for our nodule service to support the implementation of faster Cancer Diagnosis Standards and monitor patients who are on the Nodule/Lung Cancer pathway. This is a permanent role with an exciting opportunity to test new ways of working to make a difference with faster diagnosis and to deliver quality patient care.

The post holder will work with the Lung Cancer team, supporting patients on the lung cancer pathway in diagnostic and treatment services.

The post holder will work mainly with patients where lung cancer has been excluded.

The post holder will be expected to provide specialist knowledge and care to the patient and their carers

• They will support colleagues in the effective management of patients in their specialist area who require a high level of judgement, discretion and decision making within an inpatient or outpatient setting
  
  

The post-holder will provide education and training to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals

• To perform specialist assessment and treatment of patients within the specialty who will have complex and/or acute or chronic conditions
  
  

The post holder will lead on the nodule surveillance with consultant guidance.

The post holder will lead on the provision of patient support for modifiable risk factors to include tobacco addiction, movement and nutrition advice.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Peter Barton Job title: Macmillan Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0161 604 5814