Lead Cancer Nurse

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Flexible working options

Blue Light Card discounts

NHS-specific perks

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an experienced Lead Cancer Nurse to shape cancer services across Somerset. You will provide strategic leadership for specialist cancer nurses and AHPs, driving patient-centred care, service improvements and governance across Trust and regional partners.

You will report to the Associate Director of Patient Care within Clinical Support & Cancer Services, leading workforce planning and development to ensure a skilled, resilient cancer nursing

Qualifications

• Experience as a cancer nursing leader with vision and credibility.
• Proven ability to lead specialist cancer nursing teams and AHPs.
• Strong track record in strategy, service improvement and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the Trust-wide Cancer Nursing Strategy.
• Provide professional leadership for specialist cancer nursing teams and AHPs.
• Champion high-quality, patient-centred cancer care across acute and community settings.
• Drive service improvement programmes, quality assurance and clinical governance.
• Lead workforce planning and succession planning for cancer nursing services.
• Collaborate with regional and national partners to influence cancer care delivery.
• Ensure patient experience and voice remain central to service development.
• Influence strategic decision-making at Trust, system and regional levels.
• Represent the Trust as a senior cancer nursing leader in regional and national forums.

Skills

Leadership

Cancer nursing leadership

Strategic planning

Allied Health Professionals leadership

Tools

NHS governance tools

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and inspirational cancer nursing leader to shape and influence cancer services across Somerset. As our Lead Cancer Nurse, you will provide strategic and professional leadership for specialist cancer nurses and Allied Health Professionals across the Trust. Working at a senior level, you will play a pivotal role in developing outstanding patient-centred cancer services, improving outcomes, enhancing patient experience, and ensuring our workforce is equipped to meet the growing needs of our communities. You will work collaboratively with clinical, operational and executive colleagues, leading major service improvements and influencing cancer care delivery across organisational and system boundaries., Reporting to the Associate Director of Patient Care within Clinical Support & Cancer Services, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of the Trust-wide Cancer Nursing Strategy.
• Provide professional leadership and oversight for specialist cancer nursing teams and AHPs.
• Champion high-quality, patient-centred cancer care across acute and community settings.
• Drive service improvement programmes, quality assurance initiatives and clinical governance activities.
• Lead workforce planning, development and succession planning for cancer nursing services.
• Work closely with regional and national partners, including SWAG Cancer Alliance and Somerset ICB.
• Ensure patient experience and the patient voice remain central to service development and improvement.
• Influence strategic decision-making at Trust, system and regional levels.
• Represent the Trust as a senior cancer nursing leader in regional and national forums.

If you are an experienced cancer nursing leader with the vision, credibility and passion to make a difference across Somerset, we would love to hear from you.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.