Band 7 - Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist, Cancer Services
The Cancer Services team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit a part time Clinical Nurse Specialist to join its Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Team on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
This will be 30 hours per week (4 days per week). We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated individual to support the delivery of high quality, critical patient centred care for patients with a diagnosis of lung cancer or mesothelioma.
You will be a core member of the Lung Cancer MDT and provide high quality holistic care, treatment, education, health promotion and well\-being to both in patients and out\-patients with lung cancer and mesothelioma, whilst supporting their families and carers.
You will also be an expert resource to other health care professionals offering advice and guidance on the management of lung cancer and the patient pathway.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award\-winning virtual hospital and re\-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long\-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
You will apply a high level of autonomy and demonstrate strong leadership qualities.
You should also possess sound clinical reasoning skills, advanced communication and be able to communicate complex and sensitive information.
You will be well supported and a highly valued member of the team.
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