Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a motivated nurse to join their Lung Cancer Nursing Team. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team to support patients with lung cancer, requiring excellent communication skills and at least two years of post-registration experience. This part-time position offers flexible working options and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post registration experience required.
• Experience with cancer patients in a clinical setting.
• Ability to manage a patient caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop lung care pathways for patients.
• Provide support and information to patients and their families.
• Run nurse-led clinics to facilitate patient care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Management

Education

Diploma Level

Degree Level

Counselling Course

Palliative Care Course

Respiratory Course

Communication Course

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic nurse to join Lung Cancer Nursing Team.

The role involves working with the multidisciplinary team and will provide support and information to patients with a suspected or diagnosed Lung Cancer.

It is an exciting time to join the Lung cancer team. A number of new treatments are now available for our patients; these are improving their survival outcomes. Further treatments are under development.

We invite applicants with at least 2 years post registration experience. You will support patients, their families, or carers during a difficult time in their lives. You should have proven excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise and manage a patient caseload and enjoy the challenge of such an exciting opportunity. The post is part time (30hrs a week .8 wte) and the applicant will be required to be flexible in the days work, in order to meet service needs.

Main duties of the job

The role is to work with the B7 CNS and the wider multi-disciplinary team to coordinate and develop all aspects of the lung care pathway for patients with suspected or confirmed lung cancer diagnosis in line with the national guidance, recommendations, policy and Peer Review.

The nurse acting as a key worker will be vital in communicating the outcomes of discussions to the patient and carers. As such nurses plan and run nurse led clinics to support facilitating this.

The range of support the nurse gives to cancer patients is large, and include information and explanation, appointments, assessments, arranging medication adjustments, symptom advise to emotional support, and breaking bad news.

By working in collaboration with other clinical teams and with community and primary services across the cancer pathway we will improve services and patient access and therefore improve the experience and outcomes for people with cancer. This collaboration will include Oncology, Radiology, Cardiology, Respiratory, end of life care and social/economic issues as it is recognised that many patients on a cancer pathway have multiple comorbidities which require more than one expert opinion.

About us

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:

• 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.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of continued professional development
• Diploma Level
• Degree level
• Counselling course
• Palliative care course
• Respiratory course
• Communication course

Experience

• Working with cancer patients and their families in a clinical setting
• Experience in Oncology, Palliative care, or respiratory nursing

Additional Criteria

• Able to work with a team
• Able to manage own workload

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.