Macmillan Lung Nurse

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Northampton is seeking a dedicated cancer nurse to join their team. You will deliver high-quality patient-centered care for individuals living with lung cancer and work closely within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have experience in palliative care and be committed to providing compassionate support. This is a permanent part-time position offering a competitive salary based on Band 6 pay scale.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in caring for patients living with lung cancer.
• Palliative care experience.
• Experience of multi-professional working and managing own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Work as a core member of the lung cancer multidisciplinary team.
• Act as the main point of contact for a caseload of patients.
• Support the Macmillan Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Assessment skills

Symptom management

Negotiation and interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level in cancer or palliative care or equivalent

RN Level 1

Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent

Recognised communication skills training

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

Overview

There is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, experienced cancer nurse to join the Macmillan Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist service, providing high quality patient centred care to those living with lung cancer. The role involves undertaking a comprehensive Holistic Needs Assessment and care planning at key stages during the illness experience, acting as the patient\'s main point of contact coordinating their pathway from the point that lung cancer is suspected. The post holder will have the opportunity to provide specialist support during outpatient consultations, review inpatients and respond to alerts when lung cancer patients are admitted as an emergency, demonstrating the ability to plan and implement programs of care in response to presenting symptoms. We welcome applications from passionate, experienced cancer nurses who want to make a difference and have recent experience in caring for patients living with lung cancer.

We are part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and operate within a trusted, patient‑centred approach across the local NHS foundation trust.

Responsibilities

• Work as a core member of the lung cancer multidisciplinary team, providing high quality patient centred care from the point of suspicion of the disease.
• Act as the main point of contact for a caseload of patients, providing specialist information, help and support, and liaising with MDT, primary and secondary care to ensure a seamless service for patients and their families.
• Support the Macmillan Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists in delivering an innovative, high‑quality service to those living with lung cancer.
• Implement key elements of Personalised Care, offering Holistic Needs Assessments and care planning at key stages in the pathway in line with national directives.
• Provide specialist information during outpatient consultations and hospital reviews, and respond to changes in clinical status to adapt care plans accordingly.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and is on an exciting journey. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. We value Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage in delivering excellent patient care.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting reservists, veterans, spouses and partners. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all communities.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, Pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Location: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, Billing Rd, Northampton NN1 5BD

Job description

To undertake a Holistic Needs Assessment at key stages in the pathway using a recognised tool, ensuring the patient\'s physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual needs are identified.

To develop and implement plans of care through supportive conversations, reviewing and adapting them in response to the changing clinical situation.

To attend and contribute to the weekly specialist multidisciplinary team meeting and coordinate actions from the MDT.

To review patients admitted as an emergency and agree a management plan with the admitting team.

To provide advice on symptom management and refer complex needs to the Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care Team.

To record outcomes of care in hospital notes and on the Somerset Cancer Database, and demonstrate enhanced practice in nursing care.

To provide Level 2 psychological support for patients/carers and refer complex needs to the Macmillan Clinical Psychologist.

To lead on patient and carer communication, coordinating the patient\'s pathway and acting as the main point of contact as needed.

To ensure patients receive specialist verbal and written information at appropriate points in their illness experience, and to be acquainted with local and regional care pathways for referrals and advice.

To identify educational needs of those living with lung cancer and demonstrate knowledge of clinical trials relevant to lung cancer.

To identify the patient\'s Preferred Place of Care and, where possible, discharge to their place of choice; identify patients suitable for the AMBER Care Bundle; and support patients and carers during significant consultations as their advocate.

To promote self‑management and pathways to Macmillan resources and services.

To work in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and promote collaborative working relationships across the cancer multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications – Essential

• RN Level 1
• Degree level in cancer or palliative care or equivalent
• Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent
• Recognised communication skills training
• Evidence of continued professional development

Knowledge & Experience – Essential

• Recent experience in caring for patients living with lung cancer
• Palliative care experience
• Experience of multi‑professional working and managing own caseload
• National frameworks related to cancer
• Personalised Care & Support

Desirable

• Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK

Skills – Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Assessment skills
• Symptom management
• Negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to plan own workload and manage time effectively
• Ability to exercise initiative and work under pressure

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Disclosure check may be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available online.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Northampton General Hospital

Address: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, Billing Rd, Northampton, NN1 5BD

Employer website: https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx