Do you have experience with lung cancer or mesothelioma patients and are passionate about providing excellent care to this group of patients?
Would you like to be part of a national charity that provides support to mesothelioma patients and provide personalised care to our patients locally?
This new clinical nurse specialist role is an exciting opportunity to deliver a co‑ordinated, comprehensive and holistic service for patients with a Mesothelioma cancer diagnosis within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). The post holder will also provide advice, guidance and support to patients with a Mesothelioma cancer diagnosis across Wales virtually and work closely with the National Mesothelioma Multi‑Professional Team and Mesothelioma UK to support patients across Wales and develop services.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Act as the Keyworker for Mesothelioma patients within CTMUHB and undertake an holistic needs assessment to identify individual needs.
* Provide support, information, education and counselling for patients, their families and carers to ensure they understand all elements of their cancer journey in a format which suits their needs.
* Regularly deal with distressing or emotional circumstances, impart difficult news and support terminally ill patients and their families.
* Act as a clinical resource for patients across Wales, within their own Health Board and for Health Boards across Wales.
* Be a member of the local multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) / specialist mesothelioma multi‑disciplinary team.
* Provide clinical expertise to the Mesothelioma UK Support Line discussing complex information with patients, carers, HCPs and others on a range of matters.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience with lung cancer or mesothelioma patients.
* Passionate about providing excellent care to this group of patients.
Contact
Name: Dawn Casey
Job title: Macmillan lead nurse for cancer services
Email: Dawn.Casey@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07393 797126
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