Job overview
The post holder will serve as a primary keyworker for patients with suspected or diagnosed Lung Cancer conditions. Utilising exceptional communication skills, they will deliver holistic, patient‑centred assessments and care. Their responsibilities include providing psychological support, guidance, and information to patients and their carers or families. The role requires the ability to work both autonomously and independently while maintaining collaboration within an integrated team. The role involves conducting initial assessments of patients referred from Primary Care. The post holder will coordinate the patient’s investigative pathway across hospital departments, including endoscopy and radiology, with strong support from the clinical and cancer services operational teams. In collaboration with the pathway coordinator, they will serve as the primary point of contact between the patient and the various specialty teams involved in the diagnostic process.
Main duties of the job
The Epsom & St Helier Hospitals Cancer Nursing Department offers an exciting opportunity to join our Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Team. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced nurse to join our team as a full‑time, permanent Band 7 CNS. This role advances our tradition of innovation, focusing on developing and delivering nurse‑led care models for patients experiencing symptoms or diagnoses of lung cancers. The successful candidate will bring experience in clinical assessment, decision making and showcase a high level of clinical expertise. They will work in close collaboration with the Respiratory medical team, cancer services, and multidisciplinary professionals to provide comprehensive assessment and investigational care.
Qualifications & Training
- Registered General Nurse
- BSc healthcare related
- MSC healthcare related
- Advanced communication skills training
Experience
- Relevant experience at Band 6 or above
Knowledge and Skills
- In depth knowledge of current practice
- Holistic patient assessment
- Professional issues in nursing and healthcare
- Clinical governance
- Research/clinical auditMultidisciplinary team leadership
- Teaching staff and patients
- Set and maintain standards/protocols of care
- Development of pathways
- Quality improvement
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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