Macmillan Oncology Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

UHCW; Coventry; Vor Ort; GBP 49.000 - 57.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust invites applications for a Macmillan Oncology Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to cover 12 months maternity leave. The post is NHS AfC Band 7, part-time 30 hours per week, based at the Coventry site with travel to Rugby St Cross and Maple Day Unit.

The successful candidate will lead specialist nursing care across the lung cancer pathway, provide expert clinical advice, and develop nurse-led clinics.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in relevant subject; Master’s degree or working towards.
• Advanced Communication Skills Training and Non-medical prescribing qualifications.
• Extensive oncology experience at Band 6 or above.

Aufgaben

• Establish and provide a specialist nursing service for lung cancers undergoing SACT and radiotherapy.
• Participate in high-quality care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up.
• Develop nurse-led clinics and undertake advanced health assessments and prescribing.

Kenntnisse

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Oncology nursing

Ausbildung

Degree in relevant subject

Masters degree or working towards

Advanced Communication Skills Training

Non-medical prescribing qualifications

Jobbeschreibung

Macmillan Oncology Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area Oncology Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 218-NM-B7-8198960

Site University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire Town Coventry Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pro rota per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 16/11/2026

Job overview

We have an opportunity for you to join our Oncology Services here at University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust as a Macmillan Oncology Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist to cover for maternity leave for 12 months.

We are looking for a dynamic, inspirational and forward thinking nurse who is passionate about cancer nursing and has the ability to drive this Service forward. You should have extensive experience in Oncology as well as having excellent leadership, management and communication skills.

The post holder will play a key role in ensuring high standards of care for all patients and will be an integral key member in the co-ordination and organisation of lung cancer pathways, throughout treatment, symptom management, relapse, emergency admissions and living with and beyond cancer. You will also work in a consultancy capacity across our Trust and local health care services.

The post holder will act as an autonomous nurse specialist and will develop and deliver nurse led services within oncology lung cancer. This will include telephone, face to face activity and inpatient reviews.

Enthusiasm, a desire to learn and flexibility are essential for this role, as are good interpersonal and organisation skills. This post will be based primarily at the University Hospitals site, however, there will be travel to the site of Rugby St Cross for outpatient clinics and to our new Maple Day Unit.

Main duties of the job

• To establish and provide a specialist nursing service for the care and ongoing management of patients diagnosed with lung cancers undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT), Radiotherapy and supportive treatments.
• You will participate in the provision of high-quality care from diagnosis, through treatment and during follow up. You will make informed decisions within your own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards and targets are met.
• The post holder will develop and implement opportunities for advancing nursing practice and for ensuring collaborative working relationships, incorporating expert clinical practice, leadership, consultation, and education

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times.
• The post holder will be a designated Macmillan Oncology Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist within the hospital and will provide expert specialist advice for patients, relative and carers in relation to a lung cancer diagnosis and to other health care professionals.
• To provide emotional support to patients, their families and staff during difficult situations e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
• To be an active member of the appropriate site-specific MDT, utilising excellent communication skills, enabling maintenance of a high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations.
• Demonstrate a high level of clinical, technical and research skills through breadth and depth of knowledge.
• A knowledgeable clinical nurse specialist, supporting staff, the Oncology Lung Cancer Service and policy development within the specialty.
• To develop nurse led clinics and to undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills, including advanced health assessments and Non-Medical prescribing in relation to SACT to ensure optimum patient management.
• To ensure that the patients holistic needs are considered in the decision-making process.
• A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
• Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups within defined areas and ensuring that evidence-based care is embedded into practice.
• Utilise and ensure that others utilise IT systems to secure accurate and timely patient, workforce, and resource data available.
• Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events requiring high but unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency/clinical need.
• Promote and monitor adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy designed to protect healthcare staff and service users from known hazards.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates – If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant subject Masters degree or working towards Current Professional Registration Evidence of CPD Teaching and assessing qualification Leadership qualification or completion of leadership course or relevant experience
• Completion of the Advanced Communication Skills Training course Advanced Health Assessment and Non-medical prescribing qualifications

Experience

• Extensive professional clinical experience in oncology at Band 6 or above Highly developed communication skills Understanding of budget management Ability to successfully manage people and change Experience of conflict management A good understanding of HR policy
• Previous experience of working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist

Knowledge

• A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice with a background of experience in oncology An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS A knowledge of professional policies and procedures Knowledge of clinical governance & a commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

Skills

• Basic understanding of IT and technology Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively Good management of own and others time Able to use initiative and make decisions Analyses problems and implements effective and appropriate solutions A good understanding of the process of audit and research in practice Strong leadership skills

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.

In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.

UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.

If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we’ll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.

We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.

Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.

All correspondence will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk/SPAM folders

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.