A Macmillan lung cancer clinical nurse specialist post in Oncology Services at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, offered as 12-month maternity cover. The post holder sets up and runs a specialist nursing service for people with lung cancer across systemic anti-cancer treatment, radiotherapy, follow-up and relapse, including nurse-led clinics. It is an autonomous role, combining telephone, face-to-face and inpatient review, with travel to Rugby St Cross and the Maple Day Unit. Applicants need NMC registration and extensive oncology experience at Band 6 or above.
What the job involves
- Establish and provide a specialist nursing service for patients with lung cancer undergoing SACT, radiotherapy and supportive treatments
- Participate in high-quality care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, making informed decisions within scope of practice and holistic needs
- Act as the designated Macmillan lung cancer CNS, giving expert advice to patients, carers and health professionals, and consultancy across the Trust and local services
- Coordinate lung cancer pathways across treatment, symptom management, relapse, emergency admissions and living with and beyond cancer
- Develop and deliver nurse-led services, including telephone, face-to-face and inpatient reviews
- Develop nurse-led clinics and undertake advanced health assessments and non-medical prescribing relating to SACT
- Provide emotional support to patients, families and staff, including breaking bad news and responding to unexpected events
- Be an active member of the site-specific MDT, ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events
- Advise staff and contribute to national, local and Trust policy, embedding clinical governance in practice
- Identify and assess complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implement resolutions and monitor and audit outcomes
- Provide education and training for identified staff groups and embed evidence-based care into practice
- Advance nursing practice and collaborative working, combining expert clinical practice, leadership, consultation and education
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant subject
- Masters degree or working towards one
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Leadership qualification, leadership course or relevant experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration as a nurse
Experience
- Extensive clinical oncology experience at Band 6 or above
- Understanding of budget management
- Experience managing people and change, and of conflict management
- Good understanding of HR policy
Skills & knowledge
- Highly developed communication and strong leadership skills
- Knowledge of professional policy, clinical governance and current NHS issues
- Prioritising, time management and using initiative to make decisions
- Applying evidence-based practice, analysing problems, and understanding audit and research
- Basic IT understanding and commitment to clinical supervision and staff development
Other
- Evidence of Trust values and behaviours, and of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion for managerial posts
Nice to have
- Completion of the Advanced Communication Skills Training course
- Advanced health assessment qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Previous experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist
What’s offered
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
