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Lung Nurse Specialist
Job summary
A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Lung Nurse Specialist to deliver holistic care for lung cancer patients. The role involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to support research studies and enhance patient experience throughout the cancer pathway. Candidates must possess a Band 6 nursing registration and demonstrate excellent communication and advanced practice skills. This position offers competitive leave and NHS pension benefits, welcoming diverse applicants.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Specialist interest in lung cancer management.
- Experience in contributing to service remodelling is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Provide personalised care to lung cancer patients.
- Support delivery of research studies.
- Collaborate closely with the Band 7 CNS team and oncologists.
- Assist patients throughout the cancer pathway.
Skills
Education
The Lung Nurse Specialist position is currently advertised to staff members working within the Kent and Medway Integrated Care System. The role supports the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team and the lung service, delivering holistic, patient‑centred care at Kent Oncology Centre, Tunbridge Wells.
Key responsibilities include support for research studies across the Trust, working within a specialist nurse‑led team, and collaboration with a multi‑disciplinary team of oncologists, surgeons, radiographers, community colleagues and administrative staff to provide dynamic and compassionate service throughout the cancer pathway.
- Provide personalised care to lung cancer patients, utilising advanced practice pillars.
- Support delivery of research studies and service development within the lung MDT.
- Collaborate closely with the Band 7 CNS team, oncologists, surgeons, radiographers and community colleagues.
- Assist patients, families and supporters to maximise quality of life from diagnosis through the cancer pathway.
- Attend the Trust’s 2‑week induction programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and paramedics, followed by full clinical induction.
- Band 6 nursing registration (or equivalent).
- Specialist interest in lung cancer, including knowledge of immune checkpoint inhibitor toxicities and pathway management.
- Excellent communication skills and commitment to teamwork.
- Experience in advanced practice and contribution to service remodelling is an advantage.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We are a diverse employer and aspire to reflect the communities we serve.
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
- Blue Light card eligibility.
- Additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below.
Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team.
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