Pre-diagnostic Lung Cns

An exciting opportunity, for a 12-month secondment/ fixed term contract starting at the beginning of September 2023, has arisen in the Lung Cancer Service for a Band 7 faster diagnosis clinical nurse specialist. This role will both manage the faster diagnosis service as well as being part of the wider lung cancer nursing team during the current post holder's maternity leave.

We welcome band 6's looking for an opportunity to develop professionally.

**PLEASE NOTE**: Interviews will be held on Friday, 11th August 2023.

The National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway (NOLCP) is a recommended pathway which sets tight timeframes for each stage of the pathway to improve lung cancer services. This new pre-diagnostic specialist nurse post at Kingston Hospital will support the implementation of the NOLCP, ensuring each stage of the pathway happens quickly, communication with patients is effective and the whole lung team works together in a co-ordinated, flexible way focusing on the patient journey.

The pre-diagnostic specialist nurse will provide help, advice and support to patients, their families and carers and act as an advocate by providing information which leads to informing patient choice.Communication with MDT members, GP’s and palliative care services is an essential part of the post.

Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.

We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.

Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits

The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year.
- HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.

Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

- Caring
- Safe
- Responsible
- Value Each Other

Please see the attached supporting document and person spec which contains more information about the role.