Macmillan Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse SpecialistNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, compassionate and dynamic registered nurse to join the Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

We are a small, friendly and supportive team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to individuals with suspected or confirmed lung cancer. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within lung cancer services whilst working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their cancer journey and will contribute to service development, quality improvement and the ongoing delivery of excellent cancer care. Applications are welcomed from nurses with experience in lung cancer or related specialties who are keen to further develop their knowledge and skills within this rewarding field.

Main duties of the job

As a Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will manage a caseload of patients with suspected or confirmed lung cancer, providing specialist advice, support and care coordination throughout their cancer pathway.

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, you will undertake holistic assessments, develop personalised care plans and act as a key worker for patients and their families. You will work closely with colleagues across acute, community and palliative care services to ensure patients receive seamless, high-quality support and treatment.

The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development of the service, support quality improvement initiatives and help deliver excellent patient experience and outcomes.

Applications are welcomed from nurses with experience in lung cancer care or related specialties who are keen to develop their knowledge and skills within this rewarding field. We are committed to supporting professional development and, as this post is adopted by Macmillan Cancer Support, the successful candidate will benefit from access to a wide range of educational, networking and development opportunities.

Job description

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Informal visits and enquiries are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting:

• Jill Hanson , Lung Cancer CNS Team Leader, on 01423 555872 or email [email protected]
• Gemma Brooksbank Matron for Cancer [email protected]

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families affected by lung cancer.

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.