Job summary
Maternity Leave Backfill - 9 months (Sept 26 - June 27). An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Lung Cancer Specialist Nurse Service at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board at St Woolos Hospital, Newport. The candidate will be an enthusiastic, forward-thinking nurse, who passionately wants to provide specialist support for lung cancer patients and their families. This post is fixed term/secondment for 9 months Sept 2026- June 2027 due to maternity cover. 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.

Main duties of the job

• To competently provide specialist nursing knowledge, clinical skills, support and advice for patients with lung cancer, and their families and carers across the ABUHB site.
• To work with the lung cancer and primary healthcare teams, families and carers, to provide a coordinated approach, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
• To act as a resource to, and to participate in, effective educational activities, in order to support competent clinical practice for all healthcare professionals involved in lung cancer care.
• To support protocol-driven, nurse-led clinics, which complement the outpatient service, as directed by the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Consultant Chest Physician.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another. We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Details
Date posted: 09 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 040-NMR268-0726
Job locations: STW Chest Clinic Nursing, Newport, Newport, NP20 4SZ, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be able to demonstrate knowledge of the lung cancer patient pathway and management. Recent respiratory and/or oncology experience is desirable. You will be expected to manage a caseload of patients and progress to providing nurse led clinics, in accordance with NICE guidance. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma or degree level education

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing education in Oncology, Palliative Care, or Respiratory Health (dependent on area of relevant speciality)

Experience
Essential

• Post-registration experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in developing and managing a service or working on own initiative

Experience & Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Counselling skills

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. 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). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address: STW Chest Clinic Nursing, Newport, Newport, NP20 4SZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Lung Cancer Nurse
Samantha Jenkins
Samantha.Jenkins9@wales.nhs.uk
01633656149