National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day, this coming Wednesday 26 April, aims to raise the profile and showcase the amazing work of Cancer Clinical Specialist Nurses (CNS). 

Clinical Nurse Specialists are senior nurses who have completed postgraduate qualifications and acquired specialist knowledge to support cancer patients. They hold regular clinics to support patients through their cancer diagnosis, treatments and follow-up care sometimes for years afterwards.

Caroline Summers, Lead Cancer Nurse, said : “We have an amazing team of around 50 clinical nurse specialists at CHFT, undertaking varied and complex roles. Any aspiring nurses considering becoming a CNS should contact their relevant specialist nurse in the organisation and either spend time with them or find out more about this rewarding role. We’re all happy to help!”

“National Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate the role of the specialist cancer nursing workforce in providing the best possible care for patients with a cancer diagnosis; showcasing and commending the dedication and hard work of cancer CNS teams.”

Urology CNS, Miriam Slade, bottom row third from right, said: "It is incredibly rewarding as a CNS to be able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients and families."

National Cancer CNS Day webinar

There is a national webinar being led by the Christie, Macmillan and UKONS. It's being held on at 8am on Wednesday - here is the link  National Cancer CNS Day (on24.com)

Sadly, we've not been able to feature all our CNS colleagues. But we wish them all a great day on Wednesday.