University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Candidates whose previous applications were unsuccessful need not apply again to this vacancy.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a lung cancer clinical nurse specialist to come and work with us on a 12-month secondment for 37.5 hours per week. This post requires a minimum of 2 years of cancer or respiratory nursing experience.
The lung cancer clinical nurse specialist team play a vital role, delivering high quality, compassionate care in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with suspected and confirmed lung cancer from the local and regional areas.
The post holder reports to the lead lung cancer clinical nurse specialist and works in close collaboration with respiratory physicians, thoracic surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and allied health care professionals. The role involves close teamwork within the lung cancer clinical nursing team and liaison with wider hospital and community services to ensure seamless, holistic care for patients and their families.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs, and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
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At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
We are looking for a Registered Adult Nurse with experience in lung cancer care and a background in either respiratory medicine, oncology, or surgery, with the ability to provide expert clinical, emotional, and informational support to patients across the lung cancer pathway.
We will be looking for strong evidence of advanced communication, assessment, and coordination skills to support patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
You will have the ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively to the lung cancer clinical nurse specialist team, supporting service priorities and organisational quality and safety objectives.
You will have an awareness and understanding of wider Trust pressures, including demand management, performance targets, and service improvement priorities, with the ability to work proactively and flexibly within these constraints.
An integral part of the role will be to communicate to patients in a way that empowers them to make informed choices about their health and treatment.
As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the role will include the management of a patient caseload, acting as a key worker and advocating for lung cancer patients from the point of accessing the lung cancer pathway, through to diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and survivorship.
The service currently operates Monday to Friday, and the team work to a rota to ensure the service needs are met. You will be working alongside a team of lung cancer clinical nurse specialists bands 6-8, lung cancer operations co-ordinators, and Cancer Support Worker's.
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Working as part of the multidisciplinary lung cancer team, the lung cancer clinical nurse specialist contribute directly to improving patient experience and outcomes by promoting informed decision-making, coordinating care, and advocating for patients’ needs.
The role supports organisational objectives by helping to deliver safe, patient-centred services, reducing anxiety, and ensuring care is aligned with national standards and best practice.
You will demonstrate a willingness to work flexibly to meet service needs, including covering agreed clinic times and participating in service development activity. The service operates Monday to Friday (no nights/weekends or bank holidays).
Please see full job description and person specification attached. Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
If you think you have the skills to provide this service and work within our team, we would love to hear from you, and we strongly recommend informal visits.
Person specification
Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
- Degree qualification or equivalent 120 credits at L6
- Post-registration qualification within the area of specialty or equivalent experience.
- Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
- Provide evidence of supporting/managing a range of learners in practice
- Provide evidence of supporting colleagues to promote effective learning in practice
- Extensive post-registration experience within the specialist area.
- Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service.
Desirable criteria
- Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA Competencies
- Act in the role of Practice Assessor or supporting the progression of learners / supporting challenges as needed
- Counselling qualification
- Palliative care course
- IT training
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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