Clinical Nurse Lung Specialist

We require a motivated and dedicated nurse to work within the Lung Oncology team as a clinical nurse specialist at Harrogate District hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team who are focused on delivering the best possible personalised care to patients with a range of malignant Lung conditions. We have a passionate multidisciplinary team who work closely with the tertiary centre. The Nursing service undertake nurse led clinics and are committed to advancing their clinical skills and decision making capabilities and opportunities for further education and training will be offered and encouraged. Our service supports patients diagnosed with or suspected of having a lung cancer. We provide comprehensive nursing support and expert advice to patients, families and carers throughout their pathway from diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and end of life care in collaboration with specialist teams and services including community / specialist palliative care services as required. If you are also committed to providing high quality care and already have a keen interest in respiratory with excellent communication skills and the knowledge / skills to support patients along their pathway, we would love to hear from you.Main duties of the job 1 To act as the Key Worker for a caseload of patients as agreed with the Lung CNS 2 Assess, plan, implement and evaluate personalised programmes of care for patients and families where lung cancer is suspected or confirmed and make appropriate onward referrals. 3 To provide appropriate support, information, education, advice and counselling with regard to all aspects of their illness and possible investigation / treatment modalities 4 To act as the patient's advocate, particularly when informed discussion may lead to choices being made concerning investigation / treatment options. Assist in the process of attaining informed consent.

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion
Cancer Services at HDFT is a forward thinking and supportive environment with significant opportunities to access education and training for career progression.