Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an experienced RGN with a Nursing degree and CPD relevant to lung cancer/respiratory medicine. The role emphasizes advanced clinical care, strong communication, and the ability to work across primary and secondary care settings.

A Non-Medical Prescribing qualification is desirable. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in multidisciplinary collaboration and the ability to discuss complex care with patients and families, within an NHS

Qualifications

• High level advanced clinical skills and knowledge.
• Awareness and understanding of pleural disease and ability to work between primary and secondary care.
• Evidence of continuing professional development/qualification relevant to lung cancer or respiratory medicine.
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (desirable)

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Advanced communication

Interpersonal skills

Breaking bad news

Education

RGN qualification

Nursing degree

CPD relevant to lung cancer/respiratory medicine

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full role details and criteria.

Person specification

Professional /Technical Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RGN Professional Qualification
• Evidence of Continuing Professional development/qualification relevant to lung cancer or respiratory medicine cancer.
• Nursing Degree

Desirable criteria

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• High level advanced clinical skills and knowledge
• An awareness and understanding of pleural disease and the aility to work between primary and secondary care.

Desirable criteria

• Up to date knowledge and understanding of nursing policy and practice relevant to speciality

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria

• Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust.
• Evidence of advanced communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written. This wil include evidence of breaking bad news.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with professional credibility

We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible. In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.

We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.

Our Commitment to Safety and Respect - The Trust is a signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and is committed to a safe, inclusive workplace free from sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.