Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Lung Clinical Nurse Specialist Team. This newly created post will work alongside the current CNS team, and be a part of the CNS team, however, will also develop the post-surgical Nurse-Led Follow-Up Programme. This will involve accepting referrals, maintaining the database, contacting patients by telephone prior to surveillance CT scans, collecting and scrutinising the reports, and in collaboration with the consultant surgeon determining whether the patient requires further annual surveillance or escalation to clinical assessment, relaying the results to the patient in a timely manner, and requesting the next surveillance CT. Audit of the programme will be required, to include patient satisfaction surveys,



There is also the expectation that the new post holder will develop a patient group for lung cancer survivors, for patient education and support.



Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.



Works autonomously to manage his/her own caseload of patients whilst working as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Utilises advanced skills of assessment, interprets complex needs and implements specialist nursing care for patients within the site specific cancer group and their carer ' s. Maintain and updates patient record and ensure all relevant information is documented in medical and nursing notes Education

Develops specialist educational and training programmes on cancer and related issues and works with local education providers to ensure they meet local need.



Provides clinical supervision and mentorship to junior/new CNS ' s/nurses as required. Maintain own professional development. Leadership and Management Manages own caseload, and coordinates patient journey across divisions and organisational boundaries. Works in close collaboration with Consultants across boundaries to ensure service meets patients ' needs. Undertakes daily complex assessments and review/follow up of patients and carers. Research and Audit

Leads nursing research/clinical audit and contributes to development of knowledge within specialist field of practice.



Undertakes evidence based practices and ensures dissemination of relevant research and best practice. Supports and advises junior staff who wish to undertake audit and research in specialist field.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.



1. Is a nurse expert and lead specialist in the site specific field of cancer management. As Lead specialist Nurse for the lung cancer team the CNS works across divisional and organisational boundaries with liaison across individual trust boundaries within the Peninsula Cancer Network.



2. Is a keyworker for the lung cancer patient case load, supporting data collection Will have continuing responsibility for the co-ordination and organisation of individual treatment programmes for patients within the site specific cancer group throughout the disease trajectory and works to develop communication across divisional and organisational boundaries. This post is a key role in the multidisciplinary team.



3. Provides a consultancy role to junior CNS and other health care professionals across the hospitals in regard to specialist cancer nursing advice.



4. Carries a caseload of patients (approx. 100 New Patients per annum) with complex needs and is able to undertake advanced nursing assessment, address complex needs and provide support within their specific field.



5. Acts as a teacher, advisor, resource and support to patients within the site specific cancer group and their carer ' s and to other health care professionals as required.



6. Is the lead for service development leads and advises on audit and research projects and develops educational packages according to need of care.



7. Responsible for providing daily support to the Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) co-ordinator in tracking patients across the pathway in line with Cancer Waiting Time Targets.



8. Delivers the post-surgical Nurse-Led Follow-Up Programme. This will involve accepting referrals, maintaining the database, contacting patients by telephone prior to surveillance CT scans, collecting and scrutinising the reports, and in collaboration with the consultant surgeon determining whether the patient requires further annual surveillance or escalation to clinical assessment, relaying the results to the patient in a timely manner, and requesting the next surveillance CT. Audit of the programme will be required, to include patient satisfaction surveys,



9. Development of a patient group for lung cancer survivors, for patient education and support.