Specialist Nurse

Job overview

The Respiratory Early Diagnostic Service (REDS) is looking to appoint a Specialist Nurse to support patients referred to Oxford University Hospitals for investigations for suspected lung cancer.

Main duties of the job

The Respiratory Early Diagnostic Service (REDS) provides a faster diagnostic pathway and improves outcomes for patients with respiratory cancer. The service is constantly evolving to improve as we work to implement the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway. Delivery of this service standard involves the coordination of an initial clinical review and nursing assessment,  CT scan and lung function test which takes place in our clinic at the Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre in Cowley.

REDS is looking for an experienced and motivated nurse who is interested in developing their skills and taking on a new challenge. Experience in respiratory medicine and or cancer care would be an advantage but a comprehensive and tailored induction programme will be provided for the successful applicant.

The working hours for this post are Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

The working day is currently split between the office at the Churchill in the mornings and the Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre in Cowley in the afternoons where the REDS clinic is held.

Please note: If you are interested in applying for this vacancy an informal visit is highly advised and encouraged. Please contact Will Robinson on [email protected] or 01865226121 to arrange this.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The REDS Specialist Nurse will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and facilitate smooth navigation and nursing support of patients through the lung cancer diagnostic pathway.  The Specialist Nurse is responsible for supporting the lung cancer pathway by providing nursing care for our patients delivered over the phone and in person at the Churchill and in our clinic at the Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre. A key emphasis of this role is on excellent communication skills with both patients and the wider team.

The REDS Specialist Nurse will be responsible for the provision of holistic nursing assessments for patients with suspected lung cancer. This will be delivered in our clinic at the Oxford Community Diagnostic Centre.  When working at the Churchill Hospital the REDS Specialist Nurse will also provide clinical support to the REDS administrative team. This is an autonomous role which would suit someone with initiative and the ability to work independently within a defined scope of practice.