Macmillan Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Provide clinical and operational leadership to the Lung Cancer CNS Team.
• Deliver expert care, support and advice for patients with suspected or confirmed lung cancer.
• Coordinate patient care across the cancer pathway, ensuring timely access to treatment and support services.
• Act as a key worker and advocate for patients and their families.
• Lead holistic needs assessments, personalised care planning and supportive care interventions.
• Work collaboratively with the Lung Cancer MDT and wider healthcare teams to deliver seamless patient care.
• Line manage, support and develop the specialist nursing team.
• Lead service improvement, audit, governance and education initiatives.
• Contribute to the strategic development of lung cancer services and the achievement of national cancer standards

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• First level degree in related subject or willing to undertake a Degree Pathway
• Evidence of continued professional development in cancer related subject
• Recognised teaching qualification or prepared to work towards
• Advanced Communications Skills Training or prepared to work towards

Essential

• Relevent post registration experience at band 5 or above in oncology or related speciality
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of service development and quality improvement
• Evidence of good communication skills

Essential

• Awareness of the impact that cancer has on patients and their family/carers
• Knowledge of current national cancer strategy and how it impacts upon local service provisiond personalised care