Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse

NHS; Bangor; Híbrido; GBP 41.000 - 49.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BCUHB, based in Bangor, is seeking an experienced Band 6 Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse to cover maternity leave for 12 months. You will work within the Lung Cancer MDT as the named nurse for patients from diagnosis through survivorship and, where needed, end of life care.

The role requires strong clinical leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to person-centred care with data-driven audit involvement. Welsh language skills are desirable but not compulsory.

Formación

• Registered nurse with current UK registration.
• Relevant degree or equivalent portfolio of evidence.
• Post graduate level specialist course in Respiratory or Oncology.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the named specialist nurse / key worker for patients diagnosed with lung cancer and pleural malignancy.
• Provide care across diagnostic, treatment, survivorship and palliative/end of life care as required.
• Collect and record data for audit and provide education/training to staff.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Clinical decision making

Educación

1st Level Registered Nurse

Relevant degree

Post graduate specialist course in Respiratory or Oncology

Descripción del empleo

Main area Respiratory Grade Band 6 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months to cover maternity leave) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 050-NMR672-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

We have an exciting development opportunity for an experienced senior nurse to join us as a Band 6 Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse to cover Maternity for 12 months.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated to deliver patient centred care within the Lung Cancer Service this is the job for you.

You will be an exceptional individual with a passion to deliver high quality care through strong compassionate skills to enable a first class service to the population of North Wales.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is to work as a core team member, within the specialist Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within BCUHB. Acting as the named specialist nurse / key worker for patients diagnosed with lung cancer / pleural malignancy, across diagnostic, treatment, survivorship, and where necessary, progressive disease and palliative / end of life care, in order to ensure provision of safe, high quality care, across North Wales, in line with national standards for lung cancer services.

The post holder will promote the philosophy, and work to embed the principles, of person-centred care, establishing and maintaining a supportive relationship for people affected by lung cancer and pleural malignancy.

The post holder will work in all care settings and locations necessary to deliver the service, and provide cross cover across North Wales as required.

The post holder will collate and record quantitative and qualitative data that provides evidence of productivity and quality, through involvement in audit including p roviding education and training to other people involved in patient care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 1st Level Registered Nurse
• Relevant Degree or equivalent portfolio of evidence
• Post Graduate level Specialist course in Respiratory or Oncology

Experience

• Post registration experience, relevant to speciality
• Broad range of clinical experience of speciality or related area
• Experience of working effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate leadership skills and experience
• Experience in oncology
• Experience in community setting
• Teaching skills and experience

Skills

• Have the ability to independently make clinical decisions.
• Able to manage work autonomously.
• Possess effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of audit and research and its application to / uses in practice.
• Able to influence and overcome resistance through application of specialist clinical knowledge and skills.
• Experience of undertaking research / audit
• Possess or be working to European Computer Driving License

Knowledge

• Advances and current issues in cancer care
• The research process.
• Health and Safety
• The needs of the patient and their family
• The Scope of Professional Practice / Code of Conduct.
• Standards of care
• Understanding of change in the NHS
• Health Care Policy and reform relevant to cancer care

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic, motivated and approachable.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the service.
• Ability to motivate and lead others.
• Strength of character and confidence to manage opposition and overcome obstacles in a positive and non threatening manner.
• Assertiveness, self awareness and resilience.

Other relevant requirements

• Ability to make own transport arrangements for home visits / travel between sites
• Fluency in the Welsh Language

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.