Lung Cancer Screening Specialist Nurse in Coventry

The overall purpose of the Lung Cancer Screening is to enable the early detection of lung cancer in order to save lives. Coventry & Warwickshire Health & Care Partnership and the West Midlands Cancer Alliance has identified high disease and smoking prevalence areas within Coventry where a significant impact can be made from detecting early-stage lung cancer. The post holder will be expected to be flexible, responsive, and provide specialist knowledge to the patient (and their carers where applicable) assessing eligibility for lung cancer screening, assessing symptomatic patients and escalating as appropriate, consenting eligible patients to low dose CT scan, reviewing and sending LDCT scan results, as well as suspected lung cancer referrals and managing incidental findings as per protocol (i.e. SRM, GP, etc). Attention to detail and excellent organisation skills are of paramount importance. This post requires someone confident with spending a large amount of time on the phone to patients. They will support community and secondary care colleagues in the effective management of patients with clinical responsibility for a defined patient group. The post holder will be able to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards, objectives and targets are met. Interviews are proposed for week commencing 28th September. Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.,

• Reviewing and analysing of scan results and following up appropriate action, as well as participating weekly Screening Review Meetings.
• Provide specialist lung cancer screening nursing advice to patients, carers, internal services and external stakeholders.
• Undertake or review comprehensive lung health checks risk assessments and provide specialist lung cancer screening nursing advice to the Patient Care advisors team.
• Assess patients' eligibility and suitability to proceed to a diagnostic test, based on the principles of informed consent, mental capacity and submit the diagnostic test referral form.

A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for this role. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted. Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

• Participating in the writing of protocols, guidelines, patient information and documentation required for service review and development.
• Supporting the clinical nurse manager in identifying and assessing complex clinical and non-clinical issues.
• A supportive resource for staff, advising on national, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice.
• Support patients, carers and staff during difficult situations arising in the clinical area, e.g., breaking bad news or following an unexpected event.
• Supporting the team with community events to improve uptake and heath inequalities.
• Providing Very Brief smoking cessation advice when necessary
  • oCurrent Professional NMC Registration
  • oEvidence of relevant CPD
  • oEvidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
  • oStudy at level 6 (Degree/Diploma),
  • oLeadership qualification or completion of leadership course
  • oTeaching /mentoring qualification
  • oGCP Training
  • oConsent Training
  • oIRMER qualification,
  • oProfessional clinical experience in working in acute or community settings across Coventry and Warwickshire.
  • oExcellent communication skills
  • oAbility to successfully manage people and change
  • oExperience of conflict management
  • oParticipation in audits
  • oAbility to work as part of a multi-disciplinary/interdisciplinary team and follow up actions from screening review meeting.
  • oRegistered Nurse with significant band 5 experience,
  • oExperience in working in Lung Cancer Screening or other Screening services.
  • oExperience working as a band 6
  • oAdvance communication skills course
  • oExperience of writing / producing patient information
  • oHealth assessment
  • oA good understanding of HR policy,
  • oA knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice
  • oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS and cancer care
  • oA knowledge of professional policies and procedures
  • oAwareness of relevant national and local targets
  • oDetailed knowledge of The LCS protocol, quality standards and incidental finding guidance.,
  • oKnowledge of peer review process
  • oClinical knowledge of respiratory illness,
  • oGood understanding of IT and technology
  • oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
  • oGood management of own and others time
  • oAble to use initiative and make decisions
  • oAbility to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
  • oAbility to pay attention to detail to ensure accurate information is recorded and patients follow the correct pathway and incidental referral pathways.
  • oProvide high levels of judgement, discretion and discretion and decision making in clinical practice, care and programme management.
  • oEvidence of working independently
  • oDemonstrate strong leadership skills

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.