Specialist Nurse - Cancer Services - Thoracic

WHO ARE WE? We are Circle Health Group. We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year. We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare. We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation. WHO ARE YOU? You are a highly skilled and compassionate cancer nurse with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. You act as a specialist clinical resource for patients, families, and colleagues within Cancer Services. You champion safety, quality, and evidence-based practice across the patient pathway. You are an advocate for patients, supporting them through complex and often life-changing diagnoses and treatments. You role model Circle Health Group values, professionalism, and patient-centred care at all times. WHAT DO YOU DO? Specialist Clinical Practice Deliver expert nursing care to patients with cancer across outpatient, inpatient, day-case and ambulatory settings. Undertake specialist assessments, contributing to holistic care planning, symptom management and ongoing review. Act as a clinical expert in cancer pathways, supporting diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and survivorship care. Provide specialist advice to patients and families, supporting informed decision-making and self-management. Support the safe delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatments (where appropriately trained), radiotherapy pathways, or disease-specific services. Patient Experience & Support Provide emotional, psychological and practical support to patients and carers throughout the cancer journey. Act as a key point of contact for patients, improving continuity of care and coordination across services. Support patients in managing treatment side effects and complications, escalating concerns appropriately. Promote dignity, respect and compassion in all interactions. Multidisciplinary Working Work closely with Consultants, MDT members, allied health professionals and support services to deliver coordinated care. Contribute specialist nursing input to MDT discussions, pathway development and treatment planning. Liaise with internal and external services (including NHS partners where applicable) to ensure seamless patient care. Clinical Governance & Quality Ensure practice is compliant with national guidance, professional standards and Circle Health Group policies. Participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives within Cancer Services. Support incident reporting, learning and risk management processes. Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality clinical documentation. Education, Leadership & Development Act as a clinical role model and support the development of junior nursing staff. Contribute to education, training and competency development within Cancer Services. Keep up to date with advances in oncology practice, maintaining professional knowledge and skills. Participate in mandatory and role-specific training, maintaining 100% compliance. Safety, Compliance & Professional Practice Demonstrate awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and infection prevention standards. Uphold patient confidentiality and information governance at all times. Job description Job responsibilities WHO ARE WE? We are Circle Health Group. We are the number one independent provider of hospital services in this country, with more than 50 hospitals, 6000 specialists and 2 million patient visits each year. We offer high quality, safe, accessible and affordable healthcare. We want to be the most innovative and patient focused healthcare organisation. WHO ARE YOU? You are a highly skilled and compassionate cancer nurse with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. You act as a specialist clinical resource for patients, families, and colleagues within Cancer Services. You champion safety, quality, and evidence-based practice across the patient pathway. You are an advocate for patients, supporting them through complex and often life-changing diagnoses and treatments. You role model Circle Health Group values, professionalism, and patient-centred care at all times. WHAT DO YOU DO? Specialist Clinical Practice Deliver expert nursing care to patients with cancer across outpatient, inpatient, day-case and ambulatory settings. Undertake specialist assessments, contributing to holistic care planning, symptom management and ongoing review. Act as a clinical expert in cancer pathways, supporting diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and survivorship care. Provide specialist advice to patients and families, supporting informed decision-making and self-management. Support the safe delivery of systemic anti-cancer treatments (where appropriately trained), radiotherapy pathways, or disease-specific services. Patient Experience & Support Provide emotional, psychological and practical support to patients and carers throughout the cancer journey. Act as a key point of contact for patients, improving continuity of care and coordination across services. Support patients in managing treatment side effects and complications, escalating concerns appropriately. Promote dignity, respect and compassion in all interactions. Multidisciplinary Working Work closely with Consultants, MDT members, allied health professionals and support services to deliver coordinated care. Contribute specialist nursing input to MDT discussions, pathway development and treatment planning. Liaise with internal and external services (including NHS partners where applicable) to ensure seamless patient care. Clinical Governance & Quality Ensure practice is compliant with national guidance, professional standards and Circle Health Group policies. Participate in audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives within Cancer Services. Support incident reporting, learning and risk management processes. Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality clinical documentation. Education, Leadership & Development Act as a clinical role model and support the development of junior nursing staff. Contribute to education, training and competency development within Cancer Services. Keep up to date with advances in oncology practice, maintaining professional knowledge and skills. Participate in mandatory and role-specific training, maintaining 100% compliance. Safety, Compliance & Professional Practice Demonstrate awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for children and vulnerable adults. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and infection prevention standards. Uphold patient confidentiality and information governance at all times.