Caroline Salt
Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse
Job role
As lead cancer nurse it is my role to offer professional leadership, clinical expertise and strategic direction to the cancer clinical nurse specialist teams and to the wider Trust. I am passionate about improving the outcomes and experiences of people who have been affected by cancer.
Area of responsibility
I oversee the delivery of high-quality cancer care, in line with national policies and work collaboratively with colleagues and patients across acute trusts, primary care and the voluntary sector to review, redesign and improve our services. I work closely with our lead cancer manager to ensure whilst cancer waiting times are met, the standard of care is consistently safe, of high quality and developing in line with national recommendations.
Point of contact at the hospital
Email: caroline.salt1@nhs.net
Telephone: 01535292945
Professional background
I have over 20 years of cancer nursing experience and have worked in large teaching hospitals in various Oncology roles including, staff nurse, clinical nurse specialist, operational lead nurse and matron positions. I am particularly interested in providing opportunities for professional development and education, providing standardisation of care and making sure our patient and carers are listened to.
