Lung Cancer Screening Specialist Nurse in Bristol

In this key role, you will contribute directly to delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service. This includes conducting effective Lung Health Check (LHC) risk assessments to support patients throughout the screening process. Virtual LHCs will be conducted from our Lung Cancer Screening offices, while face-to-face assessments are provided by a dedicated team of specialist nurses on mobile CT units. These screening risk assessments identify high-risk patients who may need a low-dose CT scan. This role also involves supporting patients and making referrals for CT scans as needed.

Join TIC Health at an exciting time, as we expand our lung cancer screening programmes across England, positively impacting lives through early detection.

Main duties of the job

This role is essential to delivering a high-quality, effective lung cancer screening programme aimed at early diagnosis of lung cancer and other lung diseases. As a key member of our team, you will provide patient-centred care by conducting Lung Health Check (LHC) risk assessments virtually over the phone. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Delivering specialist nursing advice and support.
• Referring patients for Low Dose CT scans, following IR(ME)R training and accreditation.
• Reviewing prior imaging records before making CT referrals.
• Operating both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in audits and data collection activities to ensure programme quality.
• Educating patients and carers on health promotion, offering brief smoking cessation advice, and referring to local services as needed.
• Supporting team members and upholding high standards of patient care.
• Providing culturally sensitive care that meets the diverse needs of patients and families.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless patient care pathway.
• Communicating effectively with clinicians as required.

About us

TIC Health has proudly partnered with the NHS to deliver managed imaging services, including Lung Cancer Screening, mobile CT, MRI, and mammography. With a state-of-the-art fleet of mobile and modular imaging systems, TIC provides high-quality, accessible imaging solutions across the UK and Europe. By investing in the latest CT technology, TIC designs mobile units that prioritise patient comfort and improve service efficiency. In addition to imaging, TIC Health offers a range of medical services, including GP clinics and cardiac screening. TIC is committed to advancing healthcare accessibility and quality, making a lasting impact on patient care.

Job responsibilities

This role is fundamental to the delivery of a high quality and effective Lung Cancer Screening Programme which will identify asymptomatic people, providing early diagnosis of both lung cancer and other lung diseases. As a core member of the team, you will deliver patient-centred care by conducting Lung Health Check risk assessments virtually. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist nursing advice and support.
• Referring patients for Low Dose CT scans following IR(ME)R training and accreditation.
• Reviewing previous imaging before CT referrals.
• Working autonomously as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
• Engaging in audits and data collection.
• Educating patients and carers, with a focus on health promotion and offering very brief smoking cessation advice and onward referral to local services.
• Supporting team members and maintaining high standards of care.
• To undertake and promote practice sensitive to the needs of patients and families from multicultural backgrounds.
• To work with other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless pathway for patients.
• Communicate with clinicians, as necessary.
• Ensure the safety of members of the public and staff members visiting the community sites.
• Contribute to the efficient use and utilisation of resources.
• Act on clinical findings and as a resource for escalation within the team in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and associated guidelines.
• Maintain relevant professional registration.
• Report any accidents/incidents or ill health, failings in premise equipment or personal protective equipment.
• To take care of their own safety and others who may be affected by their actions or omissions.
• Maintain appropriate record, adhering to Nursing and Midwifery Council and the TIC Health guidelines on record keeping.
• Report clinical and non-clinical incidents through the TIC Health reporting system.
• Co-operate with their managers to maintain safe systems and safe workplaces.
• Adhere to TIC Health and Departmental Health and Safety policies and use any equipment or personal protective equipment provided to ensure safety.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
• Provide clinical judgement, and decision making in clinical practice.
• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, and that of the team.
• A knowledgeable Clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice.
• Possess a working knowledge of respiratory equipment e.g. inhalers, spirometers.
• Understanding of health inequalities.
• Able to assess and complete risk assessments.
• Works within scope of practice and adheres to nursing code of conduct.
• Adheres to evidence-based practice, guidelines, and policies.
• Understanding of audit and compliance.
• Knowledge of the lung cancer pathway.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Degree in nursing.
• Band 6 qualified.
• Evidence of ongoing CPD, relevant to this post.
• Consent training.
• IRMER training.
• 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.