Qualifications, skills and competencies
Skills
Clinical Knowledge
- Understanding of lung cancer diagnostics staging and treatment modalities
- Understanding of lung cancer pathway and importance of timely diagnosis and treatment
- Familiar with lung cancer pathways, standards and targets (e.g. 2-week with 62-day pathway)
Communication
- Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families
- Effective communication with MDT teams to ensure integrated care
- Willingness to undertake further study e.g., Sage and Thyme
- Confidence liaising with clinical and non-clinical teams
Patient Care
- Championing patients’ needs to support informed decision making for patients and families
- Awareness of impact of a lung cancer diagnosis on patients and families
- Demonstrate empathetic support to patients and families
Organisational
- Ability to work in a highly developed environment independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility in adapting to changes in workplace dynamics
- Working closely with and supporting the LCNS team
- Identifying and escalating patient concerns when required
- Ability to recognise when clinical psychosocial concerns need escalating
- Proficiency in organising appointments for diagnostics and referrals to support a positive patient experience
Education
- Knowledge of resources and support materials suitable for different patient groups and ethnicities
- Competent in clinical documentation across multi systems written and electronic
- Consider additional develop opportunities to enhance role
Qualifications
- Good general education (GCSE in Maths Grades A*-C (9-4) (or National 5 (N5) in Scotland Grades A- C))
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in a relevant health or social care
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
