Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic nurse with a passion for cancer to join our lung cancer CNS team The successful candidate will act as a specialist resource to facilitate and co-ordinate the holistic care of patients with lung cancer in the Trust and to provide a high standard service. The Band 6 role is a key supporting function to the wider team to enable the optimal care of our patients and to the success of our Trust. The delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate care is the most important role within the organisation. Main duties of the job To ensure the lung cancer patient journey is patient centred, evidence based with excellent communication between all those involved. Where necessary, or when requested, to act as the patient advocate. To provide individualised, written and verbal, support & advice around referral to lung cancer clinic, and pre-diagnosis investigations. To provide individualised, written and verbal, support and information to patients, their families and carers before, and following, a diagnosis of lung cancer or mesothelioma including the utilisation of an Holistic Needs Assessment. To support patients during consideration of treatment options. To track the patient's progress along the cancer journey across all areas of healthcare, acting as a liaison between healthcare professionals. About us Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing patients, visitors and staff with high quality services in a safe environment. Patient care is at the heart of what we do. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.We provide some specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides one service from multiple locations including our own three hospitals. Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) both provide a full range of planned and emergency services including accident and emergency, general and specialist surgery, general medicine, intensive care, rehabilitation, chemotherapy, diagnostic services, maternity, neonatal, gynaecology, paediatric care and outpatient clinics. Andover War Memorial Hospital (AWMH) provides community and hospital services including a minor injuries unit, outpatient clinics, diagnostic imaging, day surgery, rehabilitation and maternity services Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 251-MED7859RESP Job locations Winchester Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. Person Specification Training & qualifications Essential oRegistered Nurse/ current NMC registration oMentorship/ teaching qualification oDiploma or degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience Desirable oAdditional post graduate learning in specialist field oAdvanced communication skills training Experience & Knowledge Essential oPost registration experience of caring for patients with respiratory, oncology or palliative conditions Desirable oKnowledge of audit, research and quality improvement Skills & Ability Essential oExcellent communication skills including; to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner; to liaise and negotiate effectively; to understand and disseminate multifaceted information to manage any barriers to information oAbility to motivate self and others Desirable oSpecialised clinical skills across the relevant speciality - respiratory/oncology/palliative conditions Other specific requirements Essential Move between hospital sites oKeen to learn and take on opportunities for personal and departmental development oProfessionally presented and calm approach oAbility to manage conflicting and constantly changing priorities Person Specification Training & qualifications Essential oRegistered Nurse/ current NMC registration oMentorship/ teaching qualification oDiploma or degree level education or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, or employment experience Desirable oAdditional post graduate learning in specialist field oAdvanced communication skills training Experience & Knowledge Essential oPost registration experience of caring for patients with respiratory, oncology or palliative conditions Desirable oKnowledge of audit, research and quality improvement Skills & Ability Essential oExcellent communication skills including; to communicate complex, sensitive or confidential information in an appropriate manner; to liaise and negotiate effectively; to understand and disseminate multifaceted information to manage any barriers to information oAbility to motivate self and others Desirable oSpecialised clinical skills across the relevant speciality - respiratory/oncology/palliative conditions Other specific requirements Essential Move between hospital sites oKeen to learn and take on opportunities for personal and departmental development oProfessionally presented and calm approach oAbility to manage conflicting and constantly changing priorities 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. 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. 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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Winchester Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)