Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Title: Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
A key component of this role is for the practitioner to work competently at an enhanced practice level providing care aligned to the four pillars of advanced practice. It is envisaged that 80% of this role will be spent working in the clinical area, as part of an agreed job plan. This role requires the practitioner to provide specialist oncology advice, assessment and review of patients with suspected or known cancer diagnosis. The speciality is currently in the process of implementing the Aspirant Cancer Career Education and Development Framework (ACCEND) to support practice and career development. The Lung Cancer CNS will work as part of the Lung Cancer service to enable the facilitation and co-ordination of inpatient care, supported by EKHUFT Clinicians.

• The Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide specialist advice as a practitioner with enhanced practice skills and knowledge which promotes evidence-based clinical practice.
• Records objective and accurate patient information utilising paper records and electronic systems appropriately and in accordance with Trust record keeping and information governance policies.
• The post holder will deliver clinical care in the context of change within a complex healthcare environment, utilising specialist pathways for safe and effective care for patients.
• Use their clinical reasoning skills to undertake an in-depth assessment of the presenting problem, interpret findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, formulate, communicate, implement and evaluate management plans.
• Liaise and collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team within the organisation, and with external stakeholders as appropriate.
• Actively involve patients, families and carers in treatment and encourage / empower others enabling individuals to assist in their own care and recovery.
• Examine their role in supporting and enabling individuals to lead meaningful lives, whether or not cure or resolution is possible.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the significance of individuals’ background, identity, culture values and experience for how their cancer condition impact on their life, recognising the expertise that individuals bring to managing their own care.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.