Lung Cancer Support Nurse

Job overview

The James Paget University Hospitals is located directly alongside the beautiful Norfolk coastline and provides care to a population of 230,000 residents of Great Yarmouth and Waveney and we have an amazing opportunity to join the Lung Cancer Nursing team.

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Lung Cancer team. This posting is in collaboration with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), Lead Clinician and Service Manager, and other members of the multi-professional Respiratory/Oncology service, to provide specialist nursing knowledge and expertise to those caring for patients with lung cancer.

You will be assisting and supporting the Lung Cancer CNS, and in collaboration with consultant medical colleagues, to develop, establish and manage a nurse-led follow-up service for patients and their carers.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

You will work with the Lung Cancer CNS and, as part/member of the MDT, to:

Provide a specialist nursing service to patients and their carers diagnosed with lung cancer.

Develop a comprehensive specialist nursing service and provide support and participate in the development and implementation of nurse led initiatives.

To act on behalf of/act as deputy in the absence of the Lung Cancer CNS.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.