Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate nurse to join us as a Macmillan Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist at Airedale General Hospital.
This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting patients at different points in the lung cancer pathway--some on curative treatment plans, others requiring palliative care. The work is fast-paced and often complex, requiring a calm, confident approach and a strong ability to adapt to changing clinical needs.
Skilled communication is central to the role. You'll be supporting patients and families during what can be a very difficult time, helping them to navigate their options with clarity and compassion. You will also work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.
Airedale offers a supportive working environment with close links to Macmillan, a strong emphasis on professional development, and a culture that encourages open communication and collaborative working.
If you're looking for a role that allows you to use your clinical expertise and communication skills to make a meaningful impact, we would welcome your application.
Apply now to learn more about joining the team at Airedale.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working under the supervision of a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to provide support to the clinical team to manage the caseload across the lung care pathway. The post will enable the individual to develop enhanced knowledge, skills and competence to manage the lung cancer patient as well as achieving further development within the role of a CNS.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy please see attached full job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this job vacancy please see attached full job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject or undertaking a Degree Pathway.
- Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Research qualification
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Significant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, in cancer, respiratory medicine, palliative care or the speciality
- Understanding and knowledge of caring for patients with cancer
- Experience of teaching
- Evidence of good communications skills
- Ability to support and influence change
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.
- Leadership and management experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject or undertaking a Degree Pathway.
- Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Research qualification
- Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards
- Evidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
- Post-basic qualification in cancer/palliative care or relevant subject or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Significant post registration experience, at Band 5 or above, in cancer, respiratory medicine, palliative care or the speciality
- Understanding and knowledge of caring for patients with cancer
- Experience of teaching
- Evidence of good communications skills
- Ability to support and influence change
Desirable
- Experience of audit and research
- Understanding of Macmillan Cancer Support and its role across the UK.
- Leadership and management experience
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).
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).
