Lung Oncology Specialist Nurse | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Great Western Hospital Lung Oncology team are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse with passion for supporting patients with a cancer diagnosis.

The successful applicant will be working as an integral part of the CNS and wider Respiratory and Oncology team, involved in all aspects of the patients pathway from diagnosis and treatment, through to follow up and supporting patients living with a Lung cancer diagnosis.

The Lung Cancer CNS team delivers a proactive and responsive service, coordinating the lung cancer pathway from pre-diagnosis, through treatment, and into palliative and end-of-life care. The post holder will act as a key worker for patients, providing expert clinical, psychological, and supportive care, while contributing to service improvement, clinical governance, and quality assurance in line with national guidance.

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

First level registration registered with NMC

Professional knowledge acquired through degree.

Specialist academic pathway commenced at level 6 or equivalent qualifications pertinent to area of specialty or willingness to undertake., Disability Confident
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