We have a 12 month secondment opportunity for the role of Respiratory Faster Diagnosis Clinical Nurse Specialist, with a focus to support and lead on the national Targeted Lung Health Check programme.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Respiratory Team within ESHT to support the suspected lung cancer pathway patients. The post holder will require excellent communication skills to develop highly effective working relationships helping to deliver waiting time standards and enhancing patient experience.

Main duties of the job

This post will be part of the close working Respiratory team to include Consultants, Respiratory / Lung Cancer Nurse Specialists, Diagnostic Teams, Service Managers and Patient Pathway Trackers.

The applicant must be enthusiastic and self-motivated and be able to work in a busy and at times demanding environment.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Level 1 Current Registration
• Diploma
• ENB 998 or equivalent
• Management qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of continuous personal, professional and academic development to masters equivalent level.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical leadership or Head of Department.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in dealing with respiratory patients and relatives.
• Experience in dealing with multidisciplinary teams including senior clinicians.
• Experience of working in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting

Desirable

• Participation in change management

Skills

Essential

• Able to prioritise workload
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a small team as well as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Has basic knowledge of Cancer waiting time guidance and targets.
• Awareness of changing trends within cancer referrals.
• Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships.

Desirable

• Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

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