Job summary
We are looking for a Lung Cancer CNS with vision and drive to work as part of an expert team delivering care and support to patients with lung cancer. The successful candidate will deliver the specialist aspects of the role including clinical expert, role model and educator.
To be an expert and resource in personalised care across the team.
To develop a holistic approach to support patients to ensure their emotional and informational needs are met by implementing HNA and care planning, health and well being initiatives and ongoing signposting
Main duties of the job
Acts as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others.
Promotes a culture that supports self-management.
Provides specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care.
Leads the development, management and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.
Embeds patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.
Promotes the philosophy of person centred care, co-creating care with people affected by cancer.
Collates and records quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research.
Leads on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.
Takes personal responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers.
Actively participates in multi professional meetings, acting as patient advocate and representing nursing views.
Makes sure that people affected by cancer are aware and know about the full range of resources and services available through Macmillan Cancer Support.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acts as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others.
Promotes a culture that supports self-management.
Provides specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care.
Leads the development, management and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.
Embeds patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.
Promotes the philosophy of person centred care, co-creating care with people affected by cancer.
Collates and records quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research.
Leads on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.
Takes personal responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Acts as a role model demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership to others.
Promotes a culture that supports self-management.
Provides specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care.
Leads the development, management and promotion of the service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost effective care.
Embeds patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice.
Promotes the philosophy of person centred care, co-creating care with people affected by cancer.
Collates and records quantitative and qualitative data to provide evidence of productivity, outcomes and quality, through audit and research.
Leads on the implementation and monitoring of adherence to relevant clinical guidelines.
Takes personal responsibility for ensuring effective communication between all service providers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse oFirst level degree in related subject oPost basic qualification in cancer /palliative care or relevant subject oEvidence of continued professional development oAdvanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards oRecognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
Desirable
- oResearch qualification oEvidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above, in cancer, palliative care or the speciality oExperience of teaching oIn-depth specialist experience oLeadership and management experience oExperience of multi professional working oEvidence of advanced communication skills oAbility to lead and influence change
Desirable
- oResearch qualification oEvidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
Skills
Essential
- oIT literate oTeaching/assessment and presentation skills oOrganisation and negotiation skills oLeadership and motivational skills oAbility to motivate self and others oAbility to work autonomously, and as part of a team oFlexible attitude to working
Desirable
- oEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered General Nurse oFirst level degree in related subject oPost basic qualification in cancer /palliative care or relevant subject oEvidence of continued professional development oAdvanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards oRecognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
Desirable
- oResearch qualification oEvidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
Experience
Essential
- oRelevant post registration experience at Band 6 or above, in cancer, palliative care or the speciality oExperience of teaching oIn-depth specialist experience oLeadership and management experience oExperience of multi professional working oEvidence of advanced communication skills oAbility to lead and influence change
Desirable
- oResearch qualification oEvidence of Masters level learning or prepared to work towards
Skills
Essential
- oIT literate oTeaching/assessment and presentation skills oOrganisation and negotiation skills oLeadership and motivational skills oAbility to motivate self and others oAbility to work autonomously, and as part of a team oFlexible attitude to working
Desirable
- oEuropean Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
