Job summary
The Lung Oncology Specialist Nurse Practitioner post is an exciting new opportunity for a nurse with extensive demonstrable experience as a senior nurse in cancer care to join a great team of motivated and enthusiastic lung cancer nurse specialists' who believe in delivering excellent specialist care to lung cancer patients and their carers.
The post holder will work with supervision of the Lung Oncology ACP and alongside the Lung Cancer CNS Team (Oncology) to help development nurse led services for patients who are having various oncological treatments for primary and metastatic lung cancer.
Working in collaboration with the Lead Nurse /ACP for Lung oncology and the lung oncologists they will develop the role to incorporate independent practice and prescribing to improve the follow up of patients on long term treatment plans. The post holder will have full support from the oncology medical team and ACP
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
- Undertake oncology nurse-led clinics including non-medical prescribing. The post holder will be supported to complete relevant courses for example clinical assessments and non medical prescribing.
- Provide a specialist nursing service for oncology patients
- Act as an expert resource and facilitator, educator
- Undertake audit and evaluation and develop policies and procedures as required.
- To work as an integrated member of oncology, CNS team and MDT
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Works autonomously in accordance with NMC guidelines, to manage his/her caseload of patients
- Develop and undertake nurse led clinics and prescribing (when qualified) with support of consultants and lead nurse. Ensure protocols in place
- Act as key worker for cancer patients and undertake holistic needs assessment in line with national and local guidance
- Communicates highly sensitive and emotive condition related information to patients, relatives e.g. terminal illness, bereavement etc. Participates in complex ethical decision-making process
- To act as the patients advocate on a frequent basis and provide expert advice on treatment options to enable patients to make informed choices
- Provides continuity of care throughout the patients journey and liaises across organisations
- Develops specialised programmes of care and provides highly specialised advice and written and oral information to patients, relatives
- To act as a key communication resource for the multidisciplinary team
- Provides clinical advice and support to healthcare professionals within and across organisational boundaries
- To act as a role model for excellence
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Works autonomously in accordance with NMC guidelines, to manage his/her caseload of patients
- Develop and undertake nurse led clinics and prescribing (when qualified) with support of consultants and lead nurse. Ensure protocols in place
- Act as key worker for cancer patients and undertake holistic needs assessment in line with national and local guidance
- Communicates highly sensitive and emotive condition related information to patients, relatives e.g. terminal illness, bereavement etc. Participates in complex ethical decision-making process
- To act as the patients advocate on a frequent basis and provide expert advice on treatment options to enable patients to make informed choices
- Provides continuity of care throughout the patients journey and liaises across organisations
- Develops specialised programmes of care and provides highly specialised advice and written and oral information to patients, relatives
- To act as a key communication resource for the multidisciplinary team
- Provides clinical advice and support to healthcare professionals within and across organisational boundaries
- To act as a role model for excellence
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience in specialist area at a senior level
- Handling complex relationships
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience managing teams
Qualifications
Essential
- RN diploma/degree qualification
- MSC or equivalent level of demonstrable experience
Desirable
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Leadership: facilitation, negotiation
- Advanced communication skills training
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience in specialist area at a senior level
- Handling complex relationships
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience managing teams
Qualifications
Essential
- RN diploma/degree qualification
- MSC or equivalent level of demonstrable experience
Desirable
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Leadership: facilitation, negotiation
- Advanced communication skills training
Desirable
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
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).
