Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- 2 years (Fixed term contract for 2 years)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Over 4 days)
- Job ref
- 405-24-NM362RES
- Employer
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dorset County Hospital
- Town
- Dorchester
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 08/08/2024
Employer heading
Lung Cancer CNS
NHS AfC: Band 6
Outstanding Care, Outstanding Careers
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Job overview
Applications are invited for this exciting post to provide specialist respiratory care to patients with or suspected lung cancer. It is an opportunity to develop further advanced skills, to work autonomously and develop educationally. This role is an integral part of the Lung Cancer Team at DCH.
The post holder will join the existing lung cancer team, which includes the team lead and ACP, as well as the 3 other CNS’s and a band 4 support worker. The team works closely with the dedicated lung cancer multi-disciplinary team within the Trust. This includes 5 Respiratory Consultants, 2 Oncology Consultants, 2 Radiologists and the Lung cancer MDT Navigator.
We provide holistic support throughout the whole cancer pathway including the initial investigations, diagnosis, and through treatments, and follow-up of patients, continuity of care and improving the quality of life for lung cancer patient group. To be actively involved in palliative care and ongoing support of patients approaching the end of life. A fundamental level of specialist knowledge of lung cancer and remaining up-to date with all relevant developments in these areas is essential.
The post requires excellent communication skills for liaising with a range of health professionals to provide further support for patients across primary and secondary care, and tertiary centres.
Main duties of the job
Work closely with the dedicated lung cancer multi-disciplinary team within the Trust and to be actively involved in the initial investigations, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with lung cancer.
Providing holistic assessment of needs and implementation of patient centred care.
To work with other CNSs to help facilitate health and wellbeing programmes.
Liaising with tertiary centres and their appropriate staff for patients undergoing investigations or treatment outside West Dorset.
Demonstrating a fundamental level of specialist knowledge of lung cancer and remaining up-to date with all relevant developments in these areas.
To be actively involved in palliative care and ongoing support of patients approaching the end of life.
Working for our organisation
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse
- Recognised qualification in cancer care or respiratory nursing
- Evidence of CPD
- Teaching qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant and recent post registration experience.
- Significant and recent experience in related speciality at previous grade.
- Understanding of professional nursing issues.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its requirements.
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality.
- Evidence of an area of special interest.
- Knowledge of clinical audit.
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to practice as a proficient practitioner.
- Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors.
- Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively.
- Evidence of ability to develop leadership skills.
- Evidence of critical appraisal skills.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anita Burnham
- Job title
- Lung Cancer Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 255208
- Additional information
Alex Hillcox-Smith
Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist
01305 255289
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