Job summary 12 Months Fixed Term/ Secondment Opportunity - Maternity Cover Deputy Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist This is an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Practitioner to take on this Deputy Specialist nursing role working as a key member within the Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team(s). The post requires vision, innovation and the ability to work across professional boundaries, underpinned by a real desire to provide the highest standards of patient care Main duties of the job This post will work in collaboration with, and autonomously, as part of the Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team to help develop and deliver services across organisational, professional and geographical boundaries. The post will involve working with all the Cancer CNS(s), covering for the CNS team in times of annual leave and sickness. This role will work closely with key areas of the Trust, forging close working relationships with the Trust interventional consultants, visiting consultants from the Cancer Centre's, the Medical and Cancer Teams and the Specialist Palliative Care team. It is essential that you possess a high level of up-to-date relevant clinical knowledge and experience in caring for cancer patients. With evidence of ongoing continuous professional development. You must be highly motivated with strong leadership and excellent communication skills. Working with the Cancer Management Team, Cancer Multidisciplinary Teams and Clinical Nurse Specialists this post will be responsible for the implementation and assessment of the service against the NHSI quality measures. About us Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata, per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 470-24-100-PL-A Job locations St Marys Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will provide a comprehensive quality service for the management of patients who attend for Uro - oncology assessment and as an inpatient. Providing support for their carers/family. Making contact with patients to provide practical, psychological and emotional support. To provide expert communication with patients in ways which empower them to make informed choices about their health and healthcare, providing practical information on all aspects of treatment. To work in collaboration with the senior Uro - oncology clinical nurse specialist, lead clinician and the Multidisciplinary Team on the Isle of Wight and Mainland, to provide a high quality co-ordinated service between all disciplines. Encompassing a multi-disciplinary approach to care. To act as a resource in providing evidence based advice and information to promote the health and well-being of patients with cancer, and offer clinical expertise in treatments/therapies for patients. In order to optimise positive health outcomes and quality of life. To provide professional innovation within the specialty, and contribute to the development of cancer services throughout the Trust as a core member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. To provide clinical nursing leadership and act as a specialist resource for nurses, doctors and others in the Uro - trust and community services within the specialty. Take part in the development and implementation of clinical audit and research projects in specialist areas, ensuring that the findings are disseminated and good practice is shared across the trust and beyond, in accordance with Trust governance and clinical guidelines. To assist with assessment and incorporate skill such as cannulation, peripheral line management and phlebotomy. To provide intravesical chemotherapy. Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will provide a comprehensive quality service for the management of patients who attend for Uro - oncology assessment and as an inpatient. Providing support for their carers/family. Making contact with patients to provide practical, psychological and emotional support. To provide expert communication with patients in ways which empower them to make informed choices about their health and healthcare, providing practical information on all aspects of treatment. To work in collaboration with the senior Uro - oncology clinical nurse specialist, lead clinician and the Multidisciplinary Team on the Isle of Wight and Mainland, to provide a high quality co-ordinated service between all disciplines. Encompassing a multi-disciplinary approach to care. To act as a resource in providing evidence based advice and information to promote the health and well-being of patients with cancer, and offer clinical expertise in treatments/therapies for patients. In order to optimise positive health outcomes and quality of life. To provide professional innovation within the specialty, and contribute to the development of cancer services throughout the Trust as a core member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. To provide clinical nursing leadership and act as a specialist resource for nurses, doctors and others in the Uro - trust and community services within the specialty. Take part in the development and implementation of clinical audit and research projects in specialist areas, ensuring that the findings are disseminated and good practice is shared across the trust and beyond, in accordance with Trust governance and clinical guidelines. To assist with assessment and incorporate skill such as cannulation, peripheral line management and phlebotomy. To provide intravesical chemotherapy. Person Specification Essential Essential Registered Nurse with live NMC registration Cancer care/ training/knowledge To be in the process of completing a degree or already hold a relevant degree. Formal qualification or through relevant cancer or counselling experience Evidence of continuing professional development and training. Mandatory training up to date. To demonstrate a genuine interest in cancer care and knowledge of this speciality, working at an advanced level clinically and managerially. Competent in dealing with breaking of significant news to patients and relatives. (see below Communication skills training) Knowledgeable and have advanced management of change. Person Specification Essential Essential Registered Nurse with live NMC registration Cancer care/ training/knowledge To be in the process of completing a degree or already hold a relevant degree. Formal qualification or through relevant cancer or counselling experience Evidence of continuing professional development and training. Mandatory training up to date. To demonstrate a genuine interest in cancer care and knowledge of this speciality, working at an advanced level clinically and managerially. Competent in dealing with breaking of significant news to patients and relatives. (see below Communication skills training) Knowledgeable and have advanced management of change. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Isle of Wight NHS Trust Address St Marys Hospital Parkhurst Road Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 5TG Employer's website https://www.iow.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)