About this role
Job summary
As a Health Equity Nurse for Lung Cancer, you will work across Barts Health hospitals, community services, and local neighbourhoods, supporting one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse populations in the country. No two days will be the same -- this is a dynamic, outward-facing role combining clinical care, community engagement, education and service improvement.
Due to the nature of the work and patient group you will be working with and providing support to, fluency in a second language is desirable element for this postholder.
You will be fully integrated within the specialist lung cancer nursing team, providing expert support across lung cancer from diagnosis and treatment pathway.
Main duties of the job
A key focus of the role is addressing inequalities in access, outcomes and research participation for this particular cohort of patient group. You will actively engage with local communities and stakeholders, raise awareness, provide education, and advocate for patients -- particularly those from underserved groups. You will also work closely with clinical and research teams to improve understanding of, and participation in, clinical trials within diverse communities.
Alongside clinical responsibilities, you will have opportunities to:
Lead and contribute to quality improvement initiatives Develop advanced research and trial knowledge Strengthen your skills in teaching, audit, leadership and service development This is a rare and rewarding opportunity to broaden your clinical practice while making a tangible difference to health equity and patient outcomes across North East London.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Post registration experience in lung cancer or related areas. Experience as a band 6 in lung cancer or similar oncology related experience. Possession of a primary degree. Working in clinical research and audit. Working with minority ethnic groups.
Desirable
Good working knowledge of lung cancer including the investigation and treatment pathway. Experience in nurse led clinics or services. Significant involvement in Quality Improvement Project(s). Teaching and education experience. Working with / in primary care Working with / in public health
Skills Essential
Ability to work alone and under pressure. Ability to manage complex situations both clinically and in terms of administration. Presentation Skills. Communication skills with minority ethnic communities.
Desirable
Fluency in second language Understanding and management of data. Physical assessment skills and qualification. Advanced Communications course. Psychological level 2. SACT qualification and skills to deliver SACT.
Knowledge Essential
Proven clinical skills & sound knowledge base in various treatment modalities for Lung cancer
Desirable
Knowledges on teaching and learning in minority ethnic population
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse- degree level
Desirable
Master's degree or PhD in nursing including modules regarding cancer care, physical assessment course and non-medical prescriber GCP training SACT qualification Good clinical practice completion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Barts Health NHS Trust
Address St Bartholomew's Hospital
London
EC1A 7BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)