Lung Cancer CNS - Expert Care & Support

NHS Jobs; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Cancer Nurse Specialist (Lung Cancer) to deliver expert clinical care for patients along the lung cancer pathway, from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship or palliative care when appropriate.

The CNS will coordinate complex care needs, provide holistic support to patients and families, and work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely access to services and a positive patient experience within the Dyson Cancer Centre.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Diploma/Degree in relevant area or evidence of study to that level
• Post registration training preferably in cancer/palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key worker; delivering evidence based, personalised care through holistic assessment, care planning and evaluation of care for patients diagnosed with lung cancer, through treatment and follow up.
• Identify and support patients who are vulnerable and enable them to have a smooth journey through the lung cancer pathway.
• Work at an enhanced level to plan and provide clinical care and psychological support to patients with a cancer diagnosis who have complex needs.
• Provide holistic care for patients at all stages of their cancer pathway, delivering person-centred care and supporting self-management.
• Provide specialised advice to patients and their carers in relation to a cancer diagnosis and its treatment.

Skills

NMC registration

Oncology nursing

Palliative care

Holistic assessment

Education

Bachelor/DDS or Diploma in relevant area

Job description

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Cancer Nurse Specialist (Lung Cancer) to deliver expert clinical care for patients along the lung cancer pathway, from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship or palliative care when appropriate.

The CNS will coordinate complex care needs, provide holistic support to patients and families, and work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely access to services and a positive patient experience within the Dyson Cancer Centre.