Job Description

The Cancer CNS provides support to patients who have been referred in to the London Sarcoma Service, all the way from investigations, diagnosis and treatment. The CNS is the Keyworker, providing contact and information. The CNS will be present in Outpatients, will visit patients on the wards when having surgery, and liaises closely with other professionals to ensure seamless co-ordination of treatment pathways when patients are having chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy in other Trusts . They are a core member of the MDT (multidisciplinary team), and present and record outcomes. They undertake Holistic Needs Assessments (HNA's). They provide teaching to other members of the nursing staff.



Provide information and act as support for patients undergoing investigations for a suspected cancer. They are present in outpatients when patients are receiving a cancer diagnosis. They act as the patients Keyworker. They liaise with other Trusts to ensure seamless treatment pathways when patients are undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy pre or post surgery. The visit patients on the ward having surgery. They take part in the weekly MDT's, both presenting patient information and recording MDT outcomes. Complete HNA's with patients and signpost to other services as appropriate. Provide teaching to other nursing groups.



At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

Scored above the national average for the People Promises:

"We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.

Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.

Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."



At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive. ?



Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:



24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.

A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.

A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.

Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare



At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.



Provide information and act as support for patients undergoing investigations for a suspected cancer. They are present in outpatients when patients are receiving a cancer diagnosis. They act as the patients Keyworker. They liaise with other Trusts to ensure seamless treatment pathways when patients are undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy pre or post surgery. The visit patients on the ward having surgery. They take part in the weekly MDT's, both presenting patient information and recording MDT outcomes. Complete HNA's with patients and signpost to other services as appropriate. Provide teaching to other nursing groups.