There are four main areas of responsibility, Clinical, Educational, Professional and Research. The post holder will undertake the responsibility of the senior clinical nurse specialist in her absence. This includes:- The post-holder will provide a comprehensive quality service for the management of patients who come for assessment including screening, with cancer and their carers/family at primary diagnosis and metastatic diagnosis. 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 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 acute 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.