National Clinical Nurse Specialist Day 2024

On 15 March 2024, National Clinical Nurse Specialist Day shines a light on the wonderful work of cancer clinical nurse specialists (CNS) helping to support patients far and wide.

Years of evaluating the role has firmly established the CNS as an essential member of the multidisciplinary team in enhancing cancer care. CNSs use their expertise to assess, diagnose and treat people living with cancer and their role extends to other areas such as education and research.

Responsibilities includes holistic support, specialist advice, symptom control and signposting to other services. CNS support can ensure people have continuity of care during their cancer journey as CNSs are usually the first point of contact when a patient requires any support, and they continue to be involved in their care for many years.

North East London is hosting a special conference at Bishopsgate Institute in London to mark this day. The event brings together CNS staff from Barts Health, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to share learning and celebrate success.

We are proud to be sharing our support for this incredible workforce. Join us on social media as we celebrate the amazing work our Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists do every day.