Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UHD Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist Team. We have the opportunity for a 9 month maternity cover secondment/fixed term within the team based in Bournemouth hospital. The successful applicant will work alongside the current Lung Cancer CNS Team. They will be potential for cross site working with opportunity to work in Poole.
The role of the Lung Cancer CNS is to support patients and their families throughout the Lung Cancer Pathway. This includes ensuring timeliness of investigations and appointments through the diagnostic pathway with awareness of Cancer Waiting Time Targets, present at Breaking Bad News, offering support and information regarding diagnosis and treatment, being the patients advocate and advising on symptom management. This Role includes working closely with members of the Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team, Primary and Tertiary Care as well as being able to work autonomously
We are looking for an enthusiastic nurse who is keen to make a difference in the care of those experiencing a life changing diagnosis. As there is significant Respiratory/Oncology component to the post, previous experience in these areas is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided. More important in this role is a nurse who is highly organised, motivated to learn, with excellent communication and team working skills.
This role requires NMC Registration.
Base Location : Bournemouth
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To Understand the role in more detail please read the full and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Date posted
28 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
xc2xa337,338 to xc2xa344,962 a year pa/pr
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
153-SP04485
Job locations
UHD-Bournemouth
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Job description
Job responsibilities
To Understand the role in more detail please read the full and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description
Job responsibilities
To Understand the role in more detail please read the full and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse [RMN/RGN]
• Recognised teaching qualification or experience in teaching
• Post reg specialist qualification

Desirable

• Completion of UKONS SACT passport and evidence of SACT competency

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Demonstrable Respiratory/Oncology/ Symptom Control Knowledge
• Conversant with developments in Oncology at National and Local levels
• Experience working within oncology
• experience with SACT /radiotherapy treatments

Desirable

• advanced communication skills
• psychological skills training
• experience of working as a specialist nurse

Technical Skills and competences
Essential

• IT Literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
• Teaching and presentations Skills
• flexible working skills

Desirable

• ability to undertake venepuncture

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Highly motivated
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• Proven evidence of good organisational skills

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse [RMN/RGN]
• Recognised teaching qualification or experience in teaching
• Post reg specialist qualification

Desirable

• Completion of UKONS SACT passport and evidence of SACT competency

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Demonstrable Respiratory/Oncology/ Symptom Control Knowledge
• Conversant with developments in Oncology at National and Local levels
• Experience working within oncology
• experience with SACT /radiotherapy treatments

Desirable

• advanced communication skills
• psychological skills training
• experience of working as a specialist nurse

Technical Skills and competences
Essential

• IT Literacy using a range of current and relevant packages
• Teaching and presentations Skills
• flexible working skills

Desirable

• ability to undertake venepuncture

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Highly motivated
• Flexible to the needs of the service
• Proven evidence of good organisational skills