Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an innovative and experienced registered nurse to join our lung cancer specialist nurse team at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will be based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, but will be required to work at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital to support colleagues on an occasional basis.
You will be responsible for the ongoing development and management of the Lung cancer support nurse post. You 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.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). You will liaise with other healthcare professionals including the Primary Health Care team to provide the best possible continuity of care for patients, the post holder would maintain and develop links with patients and clinical nurse specialists of the referring teams at local Trusts.
Assist to provide a comprehensive service for all aspects of Lung Cancer care under the direction of the CNS in Lung Cancer, have a role in the development of the SaTH's lung Cancer nursing service in line with the NHS Long term plan and NICE Guidelines for Lung cancer
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to join 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 of experience working with people affected by cancer and a good understanding of both local and national lung cancer guidelines and pathways.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
desirable
Essential
- Show analytic, planning and evaluating programmes of care
Desirable
- a good understanding of both local and national lung cancer guidelines and pathways.
qualifications and experience
Essential
- Experience / qualifications in cancer nursing
Desirable
- Experience/qulifications in lung / respiratory nursing
Presentation question
Essential
- what makes a good cancer nurse
- knowledge
Desirable
- Experience/qulifications in lung / respiratory nursing
Person Specification
desirable
Essential
- Show analytic, planning and evaluating programmes of care
Desirable
- a good understanding of both local and national lung cancer guidelines and pathways.
qualifications and experience
Essential
- Experience / qualifications in cancer nursing
Desirable
- Experience/qulifications in lung / respiratory nursing
Presentation question
Essential
- what makes a good cancer nurse
- knowledge
Desirable
- Experience/qulifications in lung / respiratory nursing
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).
