Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. 

We have an exciting development opportunity for an experienced senior nurse to join us as a Band 6 Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse to cover Maternity for 12 months.

If you are a compassionate and dedicated to deliver patient centred care within the Lung Cancer Service this is the job for you. 

You will be an exceptional individual with a passion to deliver high quality care through strong compassionate skills to enable a first class service to the population of North Wales.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is to work as a core team member, within the specialist Lung Cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within BCUHB. Acting as the named specialist nurse / key worker for patients diagnosed with lung cancer / pleural malignancy, across diagnostic, treatment, survivorship, and where necessary, progressive disease and palliative / end of life care, in order to ensure provision of safe, high quality care, across North Wales, in line with national standards for lung cancer services.

The post holder will promote the philosophy, and work to embed the principles, of person-centred care, establishing and maintaining a supportive relationship for people affected by lung cancer and pleural malignancy.

The post holder will work in all care settings and locations necessary to deliver the service, and provide cross cover across North Wales as required.

The post holder will collate and record quantitative and qualitative data that provides evidence of productivity and quality, through involvement in audit including providing education and training to other people involved in patient care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.