Assistant Practitioner - Lung Team

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in England seeks an Assistant Practitioner for the Lung Team. The role involves supporting Clinical Nurse Specialists with patient care, emphasizing quality improvement and communication. Qualified applicants should have a level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care and experience in a hospital setting. Join us in delivering high-quality care across diverse patient pathways, with opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified NA or AP as this is a Band 4 registered position.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a hospital setting as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team in health/social care settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Clinical Nurse Specialists with patient care.
• Provide educational support in lung cancer.
• Work collaboratively with senior staff to enhance patient experience.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic IT skills

Problem solving

Compassionate approach

Ability to manage own workload

Education

Level 2 Qualification in Health and Social Care

Functional Skills level 2 English and Maths

Completed Care Certificate

Minimum of C grade GCSE or equivalent English and Maths

Level 5 Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship

Job description

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Assistant Practitioner - Lung Team

The closing date is 10 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well-established Lung Nurse Team.

You will assist the Clinical Nurse Specialists to implement Holistic Care Needs Assessments and care for patients affected by Lung Cancer from pre-diagnosis to transition to palliative care.

The post holder will be required to work with senior staff to support and ensure that the patient and carer experience is central to every stage of their care pathway.

The lung team offer clinical, social and emotional support using a holistic approach to each patient and their families.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a confident and dynamic team member with excellent communication skills and an in quality improvement and service developments. The successful candidate will be a key support for the team, patients and their families

The right candidate will help deliver high standards of specialist cancer care for patients with cancer across DBTH.

The role will provide the opportunity to develop your knowledge and education in lung cancer.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Basic IT skills
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and ability to overcome barriers to effective communication
• Ability to follow protocols
• Able to use own initiative to problem solve
• Ability to manage, prioritise and organise own workload
• Be approachable, friendly and non-judgemental with an ability to handle sensitive issues
• Caring and compassionate
• Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure
• Professional approach and image
• Honest and reliable
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable
• Committed to undertake guided and self-directed study over 18 months
• Able to work independently without direct supervision
• Advanced IT skills e.g. spreadsheets, power point or ECDL qualification (willing to undertake further training)

Knowledge & Experience

• Must be a qualified NA or AP as this is a Band 4 registered position.
• Minimum of 2 year experience, working in a hospital setting as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent e.g. Therapy Assistant In date statutory essential training
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team in health/social care setting
• Previous experience of mentoring/supporting junior colleagues
• Previous experience in any of the following areas: Endoscopy, Acute Medical Unit, Accident and Emergency, Department of Critical Care, Ophthalmics, Theatres, Clinical Therapy or equivalent, Cancer Services
• Evidence of involvement in service improvement or specific areas of interest/expertise e.g. link person/champion for area

Qualifications & Training

• Applicants must be 19 years of age or above
• Functional Skills level 2 English and Maths
• To commence trainee programme requires level 2 Qualification eg NVQ level 2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care
• To undertake the full role requires qualification of level 5 Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship with Foundation Degree within 24 months full-time training period
• Completed Care Certificate
• Minimum of C grade GCSE or equivalent English and Maths
• Evidence of undertaking level 3 study or above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Pro Rata Per Annum