Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an innovative and experienced registered nurse to join our cancer services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. Chesterfield Royal Hospital is a district general hospital which opened the award winning NGS Macmillan Unit in June 2017. The post holder will have an office based in the NGS Macmillan Unit and will attend clinics within the unit but also support patients in inpatient areas across the hospital also.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to assist in the development the lung cancer nursing service and includes supporting people along the whole pathway including pre-diagnosis to living with and beyond cancer or transition to end of life care. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for developing cancer services. The post holder will have a wealth experience working with people affected by cancer and a good understanding of both local and national lung cancer guidelines and pathways.
They will be responsible for the ongoing development and management of the Lung cancer Assistant post. They will support the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist to ensure high quality services are provided to all patients. The post holder needs to work autonomously and will lead on own portfolio of work but also be a key member of the lung cancer nursing team.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern, acute hospital providing high-quality healthcare and community services to over 400,000 people across Derbyshire. With more than 5,000 dedicated staff and volunteers, the Trust delivers a wide range of services including emergency care, planned surgery, maternity, diagnostics, and community outreach. Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, the hospital is committed to continuous improvement, staff wellbeing, and delivering exceptional patient care. Join #TeamCRH and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation making a real difference in people's lives.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Roxanne Paulucci - Macmillan Lead Lung Cancer CNS telephone: 01246 513654Email: roxanne.paulucci@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full duties of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the full duties of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level RGN
- 1st level degree or equivalent experience
- Speciality related course at degree level
- Mentorship course
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Non-medical prescriber (or willing to work towards)
- Advanced communication course
- Sage and Thyme course
Experience
Essential
- Significant, relevant (post registration) experience with two years or more in speciality area
- Ability to conduct nurse led clinics
- Facilitate and support learning
- Awareness of Quality Assurance/peer review process
- Management and leadership experience
Desirable
- Evidence of leading a change project
- Experience of quality assurance/peer review process
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Audit experience and subsequent quality improvement
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Sound IT skills
- Good record keeping
- Awareness of local and national guidelines
- Evidence of developing clinical skills
Desirable
- Research experience
- Leadership course
- Presentation skills
- Risk management awareness
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 1st level RGN
- 1st level degree or equivalent experience
- Speciality related course at degree level
- Mentorship course
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Non-medical prescriber (or willing to work towards)
- Advanced communication course
- Sage and Thyme course
Experience
Essential
- Significant, relevant (post registration) experience with two years or more in speciality area
- Ability to conduct nurse led clinics
- Facilitate and support learning
- Awareness of Quality Assurance/peer review process
- Management and leadership experience
Desirable
- Evidence of leading a change project
- Experience of quality assurance/peer review process
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Audit experience and subsequent quality improvement
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Sound IT skills
- Good record keeping
- Awareness of local and national guidelines
- Evidence of developing clinical skills
Desirable
- Research experience
- Leadership course
- Presentation skills
- Risk management awareness
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.
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.
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).
