Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist Newport

Maternity Leave Backfill – 9 months (Sept 26 – June 27). An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse Service at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board at St Woolos Hospital, Newport. The candidate will be an enthusiastic, forward‑thinking nurse, who passionately wants to provide specialist support for lung cancer patients and their families. This post is fixed term/secondment for 9 months Sept 2026‑June 2027 due to maternity cover.

Main duties of the job:

• To competently provide specialist nursing knowledge, clinical skills, support and advice for patients with lung cancer, and their families and carers across the ABUHB site.
• To work with the lung cancer and primary healthcare teams, families and carers, to provide a coordinated approach, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
• To act as a resource to, and to participate in, effective educational activities, in order to support competent clinical practice for all healthcare professionals involved in lung cancer care.
• To support protocol‑driven, nurse‑led clinics, which complement the outpatient service, as directed by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Consultant Chest Physician.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us:

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high‑quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence‑based practice and continuous improvement. Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025‑2035, which sets out our long‑term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and well‑being. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another. We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

You will need to be able to demonstrate knowledge of the lung cancer patient pathway and management. Recent respiratory and/or oncology experience is desirable. You will be expected to manage a caseload of patients and progress to providing nurse‑led clinics, in accordance with NICE guidance.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Diploma or degree level education (Essential), Post‑registration experience (Desirable), Evidence of ongoing education in Oncology, Palliative Care or Respiratory Health (dependent on area of relevant speciality).
• Experience & Skills: Excellent communication skills.

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. 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.