Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UHD Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist Team. We have the opportunity for a 9 month maternity cover secondment/fixed term within the team based in Bournemouth hospital. The successful applicant will work alongside the current Lung Cancer CNS Team. They will be potential for cross site working with opportunity to work in Poole.

The role of the Lung Cancer CNS is to support patients and their families throughout the Lung Cancer Pathway. This includes ensuring timeliness of investigations and appointments through the diagnostic pathway with awareness of Cancer Waiting Time Targets, present at Breaking Bad News, offering support and information regarding diagnosis and treatment, being the patients advocate and advising on symptom management. This Role includes working closely with members of the Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team, Primary and Tertiary Care as well as being able to work autonomously

We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is keen to make a difference in the care of those experiencing a life changing diagnosis. As there is significant Respiratory/Oncology component to the post, previous experience in these areas is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. More important in this role is a nurse who is highly organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication and team working skills.

This role requires NMC Registration.

Base Location : Bournemouth

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa/pr

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-SP04485

Job locations

UHD-Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To Understand the role in more detail please read the full Job Description and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse [RMN/RGN]
  • Recognised teaching qualification or experience in teaching
  • Post reg specialist qualification

Desirable

  • Completion of UKONS SACT passport and evidence of SACT competency

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable Respiratory/Oncology/ Symptom Control Knowledge
  • Conversant with developments in Oncology at National and Local levels
  • Experience working within oncology
  • experience with SACT /radiotherapy treatments

Desirable

  • advanced communication skills
  • psychological skills training
  • experience of working as a specialist nurse

Technical Skills and competences

Essential

  • IT Literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
  • Teaching and presentations Skills
  • flexible working skills

Desirable

  • ability to undertake venepuncture

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Highly motivated
  • Flexible to the needs of the service
  • Proven evidence of good organisational skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registered Nurse [RMN/RGN]
  • Recognised teaching qualification or experience in teaching
  • Post reg specialist qualification

Desirable

  • Completion of UKONS SACT passport and evidence of SACT competency

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable Respiratory/Oncology/ Symptom Control Knowledge
  • Conversant with developments in Oncology at National and Local levels
  • Experience working within oncology
  • experience with SACT /radiotherapy treatments

Desirable

  • advanced communication skills
  • psychological skills training
  • experience of working as a specialist nurse

Technical Skills and competences

Essential

  • IT Literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
  • Teaching and presentations Skills
  • flexible working skills

Desirable

  • ability to undertake venepuncture

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Highly motivated
  • Flexible to the needs of the service
  • Proven evidence of good organisational 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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHD-Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UHD-Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Lung CNS

Karen Alborough

karen.alborough@uhd.nhs.uk

03000194876

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pa/pr

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-SP04485

Job locations

UHD-Bournemouth

Castle Lane East

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Supporting documents

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