Lead Cancer Nurse inTaunton inTaunton PUBLISHED 23 DEC 2023

Band 8b: £58,972 to £68,525 a year  PERMANENT 
This post is adopted by Macmillan, giving you access to educational grants across a wide range of subjects.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Are you an experienced cancer nurse looking to lead and shape cancer services across a unique Trust?

We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Lead Cancer Nurse to join our team and provide strategic leadership to deliver high-quality cancer care across acute, community, primary care, and mental health settings in Somerset. You will work collaboratively with senior colleagues and cancer Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) to ensure seamless, patient-centred services and drive continuous improvement in cancer nursing care.

As a key member of the senior nursing team, you will have a significant impact on the Trust's cancer services, shaping the future of care for patients across Somerset. You will enjoy a supportive environment, leadership development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families.

This post is adopted by Macmillan, giving you access to educational grants across a wide range of subjects. Please get in touch if you'd like to know more about how you can be a part of transforming cancer services in Somerset, we look forward to hearing from you.

  • Lead and develop the cancer nursing strategy across the Trust, focusing on compassionate care and operational improvements.
  • Provide professional accountability for Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) and Cancer Support Workers (CSWs).
  • Collaborate with operational leads and stakeholders across the Trust and wider region, and voluntary sector, to ensure efficient cancer pathways and service redesign.
  • Drive initiatives like the Personalised Care and Support (PCS) and Personalised Stratified Follow-Up (PSFU) pathways.
  • Serve as an expert clinical practitioner, dedicating 10% of your contracted hours to direct patient care.
  • Work on continuous improvement projects including patient experience, resource management, and adherence to national cancer care standards.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Are you an experienced cancer nurse looking to lead and shape cancer services across a unique Trust?

We are seeking an innovative and dynamic Lead Cancer Nurse to join our team and provide strategic leadership to deliver high-quality cancer care across acute, community, primary care, and mental health settings in Somerset. You will work collaboratively with senior colleagues and cancer Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDTs) to ensure seamless, patient-centred services and drive continuous improvement in cancer nursing care.

As a key member of the senior nursing team, you will have a significant impact on the Trust's cancer services, shaping the future of care for patients across Somerset. You will enjoy a supportive environment, leadership development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families.

This post is adopted by Macmillan, giving you access to educational grants across a wide range of subjects. Please get in touch if you'd like to know more about how you can be a part of transforming cancer services in Somerset, we look forward to hearing from you.

  • Lead and develop the cancer nursing strategy across the Trust, focusing on compassionate care and operational improvements.
  • Provide professional accountability for Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) and Cancer Support Workers (CSWs).
  • Collaborate with operational leads and stakeholders across the Trust and wider region, and voluntary sector, to ensure efficient cancer pathways and service redesign.
  • Drive initiatives like the Personalised Care and Support (PCS) and Personalised Stratified Follow-Up (PSFU) pathways.
  • Serve as an expert clinical practitioner, dedicating 10% of your contracted hours to direct patient care.
  • Work on continuous improvement projects including patient experience, resource management, and adherence to national cancer care standards.



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