Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist
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 :
BournemouthInterview Date:
TBCTo Understand the role in more detail please read the full and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.
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.
To Understand the role in more detail please read the full and Person Specification documents which are attached to this advert.
MNCJobs.co.uk will not be responsible for any payment made to a third-party. All Terms of Use are applicable.
Related Jobs
Job Detail
-
Job IdJD3051108
-
IndustryNot mentioned
-
Total Positions1
-
Job Type:Contract
-
Salary:Not mentioned
-
Employment StatusPermanent
-
Job LocationBournemouth, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
-
EducationNot mentioned