Job overview
× - To work as an expert clinical practitioner and effectively deliver an expert nursing service in the specialist area
To further develop the lung cancer service (including optimising patient pathways, improving the patient experience, and developing proactive patient support models).
To assist in the facilitation of the ongoing lung cancer support group
To independently manage a caseload of patients/clients
To ensure that patients and their families are fully informed and supported by providing clinical and social support
To lead the development of evidence-based clinical nursing practice in line with current research and guidelines
To establish clear lines of communication with primary healthcare teams to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this group of people in the community
To link with healthcare teams to increase knowledge and facilitate the care of this group of people in the community or their healthcare setting
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities:
·To provide and manage an expert specialist nursing service for people with specialist needs
·To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence-based nursing care, assessing health, health-related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care. This can include:
×Managing a patient caseload
×Ordering diagnostic tests
×Making and receiving referrals
×Admitting and discharging patients for specified conditions and within agreed protocols
×Running nurse-led clinics
Service Management:
·To play an integral role in the operational and strategic development of specialist service, both in and outpatients.
·To develop policies and protocols to improve patient care.
·To liaise effectively with all other disciplines within the Trust and at the local level.
·To initiate and participate in the management of change to improve standards and communication links from Acute trust through Primary Care.
Education and Training
× - To work towards meeting Cancer CNSs ACCEND framework assessment competency and capabilities as appropriate to the role and level of practice
Working for our organisation
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.