Clinical Nurse Specialist Thoracic

1. Accountable for own actions in accordance with Code of Professional Conduct. Will contribute towards corporate objectives, acting within local, Trust and statutory guidelines and policies at all times. 2. The post holder will be a designated Thoracic Clinical Nurse Specialist within the hospital and will provide expert specialist advice for patients, relative and carers in relation to cancer diagnosis and to other health care professionals. 3. To provide emotional support to patients, their families and staff during difficult situations e.g. breaking bad news or following an unexpected event and ensuring the patients holistic needs are considered in the decision-making process. 4. To be an active member of the appropriate site-specific MDT, utilising excellent communication skills, enabling maintenance of a high-quality service and ensuring timely management and resolution of unexpected events and situations. 5. Demonstrate a high level of clinical, technical and research skills
through breadth and depth of knowledge including overview of waiting lists and monitor trends for the Lung health checks launched throughout Coventry and Warwickshire 6. A knowledgeable clinical nurse specialist, supporting Patient, Relatives, Nursing staff and the Thoracic Surgeons as well as policy development within the specialty. 7. To develop nurse led clinics and to undertake highly specialised technical and/or practical skills, including advanced health assessments and non-medical prescribing to ensure optimum patient management. 8. A resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. For further details please see the attached job description.