Macmillan Oncology Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

A Macmillan lung cancer clinical nurse specialist post in Oncology Services at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, offered as 12-month maternity cover. The post holder sets up and runs a specialist nursing service for people with lung cancer across systemic anti-cancer treatment, radiotherapy, follow-up and relapse, including nurse-led clinics. It is an autonomous role, combining telephone, face-to-face and inpatient review, with travel to Rugby St Cross and the Maple Day Unit.

Applicants need NMC registration and extensive oncology experience at Band 6 or above.

• Establish and provide a specialist nursing service for patients with lung cancer undergoing SACT, radiotherapy and supportive treatments
• Participate in high-quality care from diagnosis through treatment and follow-up, making informed decisions within scope of practice and holistic needs
• Act as the designated Macmillan lung cancer CNS, giving expert advice to patients, carers and health professionals, and consultancy across the Trust and local services
• Coordinate lung cancer pathways across treatment, symptom management, relapse, emergency admissions and living with and beyond cancer
• Develop and deliver nurse-led services, including telephone, face-to-face and inpatient reviews
• Develop nurse-led clinics and undertake advanced health assessments and non-medical prescribing relating to SACT
• Provide emotional support to patients, families and staff, including breaking bad news and responding to unexpected events
• Be an active member of the site-specific MDT, ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events
• Advise staff and contribute to national, local and Trust policy, embedding clinical governance in practice
• Identify and assess complex clinical and non-clinical issues, implement resolutions and monitor and audit outcomes
• Provide education and training for identified staff groups and embed evidence-based care into practice
• Advance nursing practice and collaborative working, combining expert clinical practice, leadership, consultation and education

• Degree in a relevant subject
• Masters degree or working towards one
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Leadership qualification, leadership course or relevant experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

• Current NMC registration as a nurse

• Extensive clinical oncology experience at Band 6 or above
• Understanding of budget management
• Experience managing people and change, and of conflict management
• Good understanding of HR policy

• Highly developed communication and strong leadership skills
• Knowledge of professional policy, clinical governance and current NHS issues
• Prioritising, time management and using initiative to make decisions
• Applying evidence-based practice, analysing problems, and understanding audit and research
• Basic IT understanding and commitment to clinical supervision and staff development

• Evidence of Trust values and behaviours, and of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion for managerial posts

• Completion of the Advanced Communication Skills Training course
• Advanced health assessment qualification
• Non-medical prescribing qualification
• Previous experience working as a Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities