Job summary London Northwest University is committed to transforming Cancer Services. We are looking for an innovative clinical nursing leader with significant experience as a Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse to support the ongoing development of our lung cancer nursing services. With the launch of our updated Cancer Strategy, we are developing our services across the pathways. You will be required to be an expert practitioner within the field of lung cancer nursing with recent evidence of professional development. Experience of service development which is responsive to service users is desirable. You will also need to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills with the ability to drive quality improvements, influence patient care and implement new and innovative ways of working to affect change. Main duties of the job This role is pivotal in leading and developing the lung cancer nursing service within the trust; You will have influence across the 3 Hospital sites that make up London Northwest University Healthcare NHS Trust. The key aim is to review and develop the care pathways to meet the needs for these patients and to identify areas where specialist nursing input may be optimised. The post holder will review existing pathways across the breadth of the cancer care pathway. The aim is to clearly identify the potential for specialist nurses to contribute effectively to specific parts of the care pathway, and to implement this with appropriate attention to sustainability. You will use best evidence to develop a service which is responsive to the Personalised Care, Living With And Beyond Cancer (LWAB) agenda, supporting patients on completion of treatment and to develop nurse led follow up as appropriate. About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £59,490 to £66,239 a year Per Annum Inc HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8516DG Job locations Northwick Park Hospital Waterford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Job description Job responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. Person Specification Education/ qualifications Essential oRegistered Nurse oRelevant first degree oRelevant Master's level qualification oRecognised post registration qualification in cancer nursing or speciality oAdvanced communication skills training Level 2 Psychology Training Desirable oMasters level study/able to demonstrate equivalent experience or willing to work towards Knowledge and experience Essential oExperience as Cancer CNS role at Band 7 or above in Lung Cancer or relevant speciality oStaff / team management oKnowledge of Cancer Waiting Time initiatives and their implication for care pathways oExperience of shaping services to support cancer recovery package Person Specification Education/ qualifications Essential oRegistered Nurse oRelevant first degree oRelevant Master's level qualification oRecognised post registration qualification in cancer nursing or speciality oAdvanced communication skills training Level 2 Psychology Training Desirable oMasters level study/able to demonstrate equivalent experience or willing to work towards Knowledge and experience Essential oExperience as Cancer CNS role at Band 7 or above in Lung Cancer or relevant speciality oStaff / team management oKnowledge of Cancer Waiting Time initiatives and their implication for care pathways oExperience of shaping services to support cancer recovery package 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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Northwick Park Hospital Waterford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)