Lead Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
| Posting date: | 01 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £53,755.00 to £60,504.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53755.00 - £60504.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX2 5DW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C0023-25-0910 |
Summary
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The Lung Cancer CNS Team are looking for a self-motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic, patient focused nurse with recent lung cancer / oncology experience, to help us maintain the delivery of high-quality care to patients referred to our team. As a Lung Cancer Lead CNS, you will lead and develop nurse led services to support the Lung Cancer pathway. The post holder will provide, clinical leadership, expertise across the lung cancer pathway embedding the living with and beyond cancer programme into Lung Cancer Pathway. The Lead will be expected to drive forward the patient experience agenda supporting curative and palliative care to improve their cancer experience and quality of life The Band 8a, will provide the clinical leadership for the Lung Cancer CNS service working closely with the Lead Cancer nurse providing advanced practice to this group of patients You will be an integrated member of the multidisciplinary team working across the whole patient pathway. This will incorporate supporting the patient as required throughout their Lung cancer pathway. You will be expected to lead and work within the team as well as autonomously, prioritising and managing your caseload and time appropriately. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours Interview Date: To Be Confirmed For further information please contact: Clare Rowley, Clinical Matron, Cancer Services 01392 404582 or Tina Grose, Lead Cancer Nurse 01392402896 As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.