Lung Cancer Trainee Advance Nurse Practitioner

NHS; Slough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Slough is seeking a Trainee Lung Cancer Advanced Nurse Practitioner to support patients in their cancer journey. The role includes developing advanced clinical skills and offers structured training. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and knowledge of cancer pathways, alongside a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Knowledge of respiratory/oncology patient care in acute settings.
• Willing to work towards a Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Act as keyworker for lung cancer patients.
• Provide expert clinical leadership and support.
• Co-ordinate investigations and treatments for patients.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment

Knowledge of cancer pathways

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Experience in service improvement

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

SACT training

Job description

Job summary

We are offering an exciting development opportunity for a motivated and compassionate nurse to join our team as a Trainee Lung Cancer Advanced Nurse Practitioner. This two-year training role is designed to support patients along the lung cancer diagnostic and treatment pathway, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, person-centred care.

The successful candidate will work towards developing advanced clinical skills, including physical assessment, clinical reasoning, and decision-making, to support their transition into an advanced practice role. This post offers a clear pathway for professional development, with structured training, supervision, and practical experience to prepare the post holder for an autonomous, specialist role within the lung cancer service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate, forward-thinking professional who can demonstrate:

• Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills

• Strong knowledge of cancer pathways, ideally with experience in respiratory or oncology settings

• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team approach

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a patient-centred focus

• Confidence in managing complex cases and navigating diagnostic uncertainty

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and clinical leadership

• Experience in service improvement, education, or quality initiatives is desirable

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Details Date posted

01 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,008 to £56,908 a year per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-ES-11

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL24HL

Job description Job responsibilities

The post-holder will act as keyworker for patients diagnosed with a lung malignancy, providing a link between patients and health care professionals across primary, secondary and tertiary care and act as an advocate for patients/families.

Be a clinical expert in lung cancer with excellent communication skills. The role requires the ability to work autonomously and independently but within an integrated collaborative team.

To be a point of contact/key worker for patients diagnosed with a lung malignancy at pre-diagnosis, diagnosis, during treatment and in the follow up period whether face to face or via the telephone.

Utilise advanced communication and counselling skills when discussing diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options for lung cancers with sensitivity and expertise.

Maintain a caseload of patients and demonstrate advanced practice in the holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, promoting the philosophy of person-centred care for patients with a lung malignancy.

Co-ordinate investigations, treatments and arrangements for patients receiving treatments in accordance with established protocols and procedures.

Visit the ward areas including ED/AMU/Respiratory Ward and review patients, where appropriate, providing support and information relevant to their care and management plan.

Provide specialist advice to support ward staff when lung cancer patients are admitted ensuring all medical and nursing needs are understood and carried out in accordance with Trust standards and policies.

To receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their healthcare needs based on highly developed nursing knowledge and skills, including physical examination.

To make differential diagnosis using decision-making and problem-solving skills.

To order necessary investigations, and provide treatment and care both individually, as part of a team, and through referral to other agencies.

To clinically support existing services in order to prevent inappropriate hospital admissions, enabling patients to be cared for in their preferred place of care.

To provide an expert clinical leadership and consultancy function for patients, their carers, health care professionals and other agencies, as required.

To actively participate in the MDT and foster good working relationships with other healthcare professionals and users of services to ensure the delivery of high standards of effective healthcare.

To provide information and advice to patients and their carers regarding their lung cancer and its treatment, including clear guidance on how to report problems and/or seek advice outside of clinic hours.

To provide information and advice to non-oncology/thoracic specialist healthcare professionals regarding cancer management, care pathways and patient support.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post-holder will act as keyworker for patients diagnosed with a lung malignancy, providing a link between patients and health care professionals across primary, secondary and tertiary care and act as an advocate for patients/families.

Be a clinical expert in lung cancer with excellent communication skills. The role requires the ability to work autonomously and independently but within an integrated collaborative team.

To be a point of contact/key worker for patients diagnosed with a lung malignancy at pre-diagnosis, diagnosis, during treatment and in the follow up period whether face to face or via the telephone.

Utilise advanced communication and counselling skills when discussing diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options for lung cancers with sensitivity and expertise.

Maintain a caseload of patients and demonstrate advanced practice in the holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, promoting the philosophy of person-centred care for patients with a lung malignancy.

Co-ordinate investigations, treatments and arrangements for patients receiving treatments in accordance with established protocols and procedures.

Visit the ward areas including ED/AMU/Respiratory Ward and review patients, where appropriate, providing support and information relevant to their care and management plan.

Provide specialist advice to support ward staff when lung cancer patients are admitted ensuring all medical and nursing needs are understood and carried out in accordance with Trust standards and policies.

To receive patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed problems and make an assessment of their healthcare needs based on highly developed nursing knowledge and skills, including physical examination.

To make differential diagnosis using decision-making and problem-solving skills.

To order necessary investigations, and provide treatment and care both individually, as part of a team, and through referral to other agencies.

To clinically support existing services in order to prevent inappropriate hospital admissions, enabling patients to be cared for in their preferred place of care.

To provide an expert clinical leadership and consultancy function for patients, their carers, health care professionals and other agencies, as required.

To actively participate in the MDT and foster good working relationships with other healthcare professionals and users of services to ensure the delivery of high standards of effective healthcare.

To provide information and advice to patients and their carers regarding their lung cancer and its treatment, including clear guidance on how to report problems and/or seek advice outside of clinic hours.

To provide information and advice to non-oncology/thoracic specialist healthcare professionals regarding cancer management, care pathways and patient support.

Person Specification n/a Essential

• Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist

Desirable

• Experience of running nurse-led clinics/consultations

Respiratory/oncology experience Essential

• Knowledge and skills caring for respiratory/oncology patients in an acute setting

Desirable

• willing or working towards Masters level

SACT trained Essential

• Able to deliver systemic anti cancer therapy treatment (SACT)

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills

Person Specification n/a Essential

• Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist

Desirable

• Experience of running nurse-led clinics/consultations

Respiratory/oncology experience Essential

• Knowledge and skills caring for respiratory/oncology patients in an acute setting

Desirable

• willing or working towards Masters level

SACT trained Essential

• Able to deliver systemic anti cancer therapy treatment (SACT)

Desirable

• Advanced communication skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL24HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wexham Park Hospital

Wexham Street

Slough

SL24HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)