Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary band 7 lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist at St Richards hospital, part of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will be working as an integral part of the CNS and wider respiratory team, involved in all aspects of the patients' pathway from diagnosis and treatment, through to follow-up and supporting patients living with an Lung cancer diagnosis.
The successful applicant will be keen to advance their clinical and leadership skills, taking on extended roles and looking to develop the service. They will be dynamic, forward thinking, hard working and keen to step up to the challenge that cancer care faces.
If this post appeals to you, please do not hesitate to contact the staff listed on the advert to find out more about the role-we're keen to meet you!
We welcome applications from those who currently hold a UK NMC registration. If you currently hold an overseas nursing qualification and require sponsorship we are not currently direct hiring Internationally Qualified Nurses.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can’t be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide clinical excellence, leadership, innovation and mastery within a speciality, or group of specialities, through highly developed specialist knowledge.
2. Providing specialist information and support for patients and carers during the diagnosis and treatment of cancer; ensuring patients have psychological assessment and intervention as necessary
3. Supporting MDT to ensure the patient has a timely journey through the pathway
4. Supporting, training and up skilling other teams
5. Co-ordination of pathway with close working with cancer centre; management of cancer and treatment effects
6. Setting and working to high standards
7. Identifying specialist needs and care planning with patients through Holistic Needs Assessment.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Line management responsibility for Band 6 Lung nurse specialist (where in post), alternating with other band 7 Lung CNS. Post-holder will also be expected to promote development of staff and students, and function as a member of the senior nursing team within Cancer Services
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This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential criteria
8. Registered Nurse
9. Educated to degree level/professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma supplemented by specialist training,experience,short modules to Masters
10. Specialist qualification in oncology or specialist related qualification or experience
11. Teaching qualification
12. Evidence of leadership development and/ or qualification
13. Experience of planning and implementing change in practice
14. Knowledge and experience of risk management of clinical governance
15. Used to supporting patients through bad news
16. Teaching patients /staff/carers in a complex specialist field
17. Experience of working in a large multidisciplinary team
18. Ability to work autonomously and work well as a team
19. Awareness of own limitations and able to respond appropriately when challenged
20. Insight into self care and management of own stress levels
21. Ability to work within team and influence and motivate others appropriate
22. Overcome any barriers to communication.Ability to deal with difficult /distressing circumstances with varying levels of complexity effectively
23. Able to adapt area of practice to facilitate best management of patients using a flexible approach
24. Ability to use specialist assessment skills plan,implement,evaluate and deliver care according to changing health needs and ensure patients who present with complex needs are referred to the appropriate clinicians
Desirable criteria
25. Masters Degree
26. Patient assessment qualification
27. Nurse prescribing course
28. Psychological assessment training Level 2
29. Advanced communication skills training
30. Management experience
31. Experienced at band 7 or above experience in discussing DNACPR or advanced care planning
32. Setting up /running nurse led clinics/services
33. Utilising holistic needs assessments to develop a plan of care
34. Cross organisational working
35. Experience in line management of staff
36. Enthusiastic to learn and develop
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
37. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
38. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications