Role Summary
To work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) focusing solely on the personalised care agenda, supporting the planning and delivery of care for for patients with cancer.
They will have an oversight of the following workstreams, working with clinical teams to maintain compliance:
Holistic Needs assessment (HNAs)
Treatment summaries
GP Cancer Care reviews
Health and Well-being events
The post holder will support the effective rollout of personalised care interventions to ensure that the individual needs of people living with and beyond cancer in North Devon are met by tailored support and services. This will include care companion, community hub work and the Lifestyle & Wellbeing Fair.
The post holder will support and work closely with the Fern Centre Manager and Clinical Matron for Oncology & Haematology in managing the Living With and Beyond Cancer Programme of work across the Trust.
Maintain close working and regular communication with clinical nurse specialists, MDTs and relevant key stakeholders being aware of specific targets, understand any issues or blocks which may result in targets not being met and report to the Clinical Matron
Link in with colleagues across the peninsula to maintain good relationships and to aid share learning.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
To work with the Clinical nurse Specialists, medical and nursing teams to be the link for the personalised care agenda.
To develop and sustain partnership working with individual groups, communities and agencies. Facilitate the planning and delivery of care programmes to address patient needs and develop/improve the service.
Act as a champion, promoting the awareness of the Living With and Beyond Cancer agenda across North Devon, with the aim of increasing clinical engagement and achieving specific outcomes.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Working Pattern: 4 days a week (Monday - Friday)
Interview Date: Friday 17th of July 2026
Please note, this is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees.
For further information please contact: Nicola Cole Clinical Matron & Deputy Lead Cancer Nurse nicola.cole14@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
