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.

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton & Dunstable

Lewsey Road

Luton

LU4 0DZ

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