Lead Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic and patient-focused nurse to lead lung cancer services. This role involves working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care and experience. You will provide clinical leadership, support patients through their cancer journey, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to improve service delivery. If you have recent experience in lung cancer or oncology nursing and are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity offers a supportive environment with a commitment to professional development and flexible working.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in lung cancer or oncology nursing.
• Ability to lead and manage patient care autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Assess and support lung cancer patients throughout their pathway.
• Provide clinical leadership and specialist advice to health professionals.

Skills

Lung cancer experience

Patient care

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Non-medical prescribing

Education

Nursing qualification

Specialist training in oncology

Job description

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Client:

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Role Summary

The post holder will work autonomously and as part of the MDT and larger teams to assess Lung cancer patients holistically. You will advise, initiate investigations, and implement patient care, supporting patients and their loved ones throughout the pathway.

You will communicate effectively to improve patient experience and quality of care, reducing hospital stays and avoiding unnecessary admissions.

You will collaborate with the MDT lead consultant to develop the future service in line with Trust policies, utilizing resources effectively.

Alongside the lung team, you will provide clinical leadership, specialist advice, and education to health professionals regarding symptoms or side effects related to treatment or cancer to enhance quality of life.

As a Band 8a, you will be a non-medical prescriber; training will be provided for nurse-led clinics.

About the Role

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More about the role

The Lung Cancer CNS Team seeks a self-motivated, dynamic, patient-focused nurse with recent lung cancer/oncology experience to maintain high-quality care delivery.

As a Lung Cancer Lead CNS, you will lead nurse-led services supporting the Lung Cancer pathway, providing clinical leadership and embedding the living with and beyond cancer programme.

The Lead will drive the patient experience agenda, supporting curative and palliative care to improve quality of life.

The Band 8a will provide clinical leadership, working closely with the Lead Cancer Nurse and offering advanced practice to patients.

You will be an integrated team member across the entire patient pathway, supporting patients throughout their lung cancer journey, leading and working within the team, and managing your caseload autonomously.

Working Pattern: hours

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information, please contact: Clare Rowley, Clinical Matron, Cancer Services or Tina Grose, Lead Cancer Nurse

Our commitment to diversity: As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities. Preference may be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff across Devon.

Note: The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

About Us

Formed in April 2, the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust combines the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

We are the largest employer in Devon, serving over , staff and providing services across more than 2,000 square miles. Our services include emergency, specialist, and general medical care, delivered through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also offer integrated health and social care across various settings, including community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and homes. Our advanced technology and research partnerships enable us to deliver innovative, world-class care.

Our values guide us, and we are committed to creating a supportive work environment with flexible working, staff benefits, and professional development opportunities.