Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Associate​/Assistant Practitioner

We are at an exciting time, with the introduction of a Rolling National Lung Cancer Screening programme across Cheshire and Merseyside. The Lung Cancer Screening programme enables the early detection of lung cancer in order to save lives across Cheshire and Merseyside, in areas where significant impact can be made from the recognition of early stage lung cancer and offering curative treatment.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner to join our Lung Cancer Screening Service working across Cheshire and Merseyside. The post holder should have a background in Respiratory Medicine where they will undertake telephone assessments to screen and refer for low dose CT chest scans to help to identify early stages of lung cancer.

We're looking for individuals who love a challenge and strive for excellence in the way they work and candidates with a passion for respiratory medicine. These role demands the ability to be innovative, flexible and a strong team player and also be able to work autonomously.

• Conduct telephone assessments using validated risk assessment tools.
• Refer suitable candidates for low dose CT chest scans.
• Use Every Contact Counts for onward referrals.
• Provide lung health checks consultations via telephone to eligible population.
• Offer smoking cessation support and health promotion and education.
• Make every contact count.
• Monitor health, safety and security of self and others to promote best practice.
• Maintain and ensure observation of robust quality assurance measures to meet national standards.
• Contribute to monitoring standards of care and participate in audit and research to improve service.
• Promote patient and public involvement activities leading to service improvement and attend local initiatives particularly to promote Targeted Lung Health Check Service.
• Maintain, clear, concise, legible and contemporaneous patient records in line with Trust policy.
• Participate fully in clinical supervision sessions arranged by the Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor.
• Understand processes involved in evidence based care and know where to obtain evidence.
• Work collaboratively with professional agencies to ensure patient needs are met.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers/relatives and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Observe all Trust policies and procedures, including equality, diversity and rights.
• Actively participate in annual performance reviews to identify personal development needs.
• Undertake specific training/workshop sessions identified by the department and national team; remain compliant with mandatory training in line with departmental and Trust policies.
• Develop own skills and knowledge with assistance from others, identifying learning required to undertake the job role.
• Provide information and support to junior or new staff to aid their development.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others.
• Carry out safety inspections, identify risks, and report accidents and incidents.
• Work within own professional competency, maintaining knowledge and skills in smoking cessation and tobacco addiction.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and work within set procedures.
• Report and escalated any issues or concerns regarding patient care as they arise.
• Assist in the evaluation of service delivery, identify areas of improvement and support the initiation of change.
• Support the team to evaluate and improve service provision.
• Assist in the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
• Understand principles of motivational interviewing and apply them in patient interactions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of pharmacological treatments for smokers, including indications, contraindications and cautions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of potential side‑effects of each pharmacological treatment and communicate appropriately.
• Undertake further specialist training as stipulated by national bodies such as NCSCT or NICE.
• Respond to patient queries regarding the lung health check process and outcomes.
• Undertake other duties that may be required from time to time,…