Clinical Nurse Specialist Lung Cancer
2 weeks ago
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Band 7 Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist (CNS), consideration would be given to a Band 6 in a CNS development post, this would require competency achievement before progressing to a band 7. Working fulltime in our busy lung cancer service at Whipps Cross Hospital, with 2 x CNS colleagues, you would be predominately based at Whipps Cross hospital but would be part of the wider lung cancer service across Barts Health, supporting the other hospital sites when required.
The post holder will work closely with the respiratory and oncology teams, across sites (occasional cross site cover may be required). This is an exciting role that supports patients undergoing referral and investigation for a potential new cancer diagnosis, focusing on diagnostic, treatment and supportive pathways. The post holder will help to improve information and support provided to patients and families, undertake holistic needs assessment, help navigate cancer pathways and referrals between different hospital sites and community services including GPs and community nursing teams. There will be an opportunity to work in a nurse led clinic and attend MDT’s.
We are looking for a patient focused nurse to join our team and help the service deliver responsive and compassionate care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join an established team of Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists, to care for patients undergoing treatment for all types of lung cancer.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered nurse Relevant level 3 post-registration course or ENB Course Teaching qualification Relevant 1st level degree
Desirable criteria
Clinical Supervision course Counselling course Physical assessment course Non Medical Prescribing
Skills
Essential criteria
Clinical leadership skills Phlebotomy and Cannulation skills Clinical expert/reflective practitioner Personal and professional confidence Well defined presentation skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to develop effective local and national networks Proactive and resourceful
Desirable criteria
Experience of running Nurse Led Clinics
Experience
Essential criteria
Extensive experience of change management Experience in public speaking In-depth understanding of quality improvement techniques
Desirable criteria
Experience in the development of support networks
Knowledge
Essential criteria
Understanding of the disease process and treatment of lung cancer Knowledge of counselling techniques Clear understanding of clinical governance Up to date knowledge of professional and political issues
Other
Essential criteria
Computer skills Willingness to undertake audit/research/QI Willingness to work in a clinical capacity-
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