We have a great opportunity for a Band 7 Targeted Lung Health Check Specialist Nurse to join our Cancer Team at Barts Health NHS Trust, with responsibilities across the Northeast London Cancer Alliance.
The Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) programme is part of the NHS Long Term Plan to improve cancer survival by the early detection of lung cancer. The North East London Cancer Alliance has been awarded funding to deliver this programme, and eligible patients are invited for a Lung CT scan, with the aim of finding tumours at an early, curative, stage.
We are looking for a confident and dynamic nurse with excellent up-to-date specialist respiratory and cancer knowledge, and advanced clinical skills, who has a key interest in lung cancer, quality improvement, and service developments. The successful candidate will be the key worker for the patients undergoing the health checks required by this new program and their aftercare, signposting, and support.
Main duties of the job
This is a senior nursing position within the Trust which will combine clinical, educational, audit, and managerial skills in order to support the lung cancer screening programme within Barts Health NHS Trust. The position holder will provide lung cancer support to patients, families, and staff caring for them. They will function as a resource and advocate for the speciality. In collaboration with a multi-professional team, they will influence patient care ensuring patients receive the highest standard of clinical care and access to the full resources of the multi-professional team in hospital and community settings. About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment. Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification
Qualifications
RGN level 1 Relevant degree or commitment to working towards. Commitment to relevant career development opportunities ENB 998 or equivalent Advanced communication skills training (or commitment to taking) Enthusiasm to present at conferences/write for publication Expert knowledge of malignant and non-malignant palliative care Expert symptom control knowledge Leadership and management qualification Working towards MSc Physical assessment skills and qualification. Nurse prescribing Degree in lung cancer or cancer-related topic. Experience
5 years post-registration experience Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education Experience of acute Hospital Information System or Patient Administration Systems 2 years oncology experience at band 6 Previous follow-up or patient-initiated follow-up experience Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions Experience/enthusiasm to participate in research/audit 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.
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This is a senior nursing position within the Trust which will combine clinical, educational, audit, and managerial skills in order to support the lung cancer screening programme within Barts Health NHS Trust. The position holder will provide lung cancer support to patients, families, and staff caring for them. They will function as a resource and advocate for the speciality. In collaboration with a multi-professional team, they will influence patient care ensuring patients receive the highest standard of clinical care and access to the full resources of the multi-professional team in hospital and community settings. About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment. Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification
Qualifications
RGN level 1 Relevant degree or commitment to working towards. Commitment to relevant career development opportunities ENB 998 or equivalent Advanced communication skills training (or commitment to taking) Enthusiasm to present at conferences/write for publication Expert knowledge of malignant and non-malignant palliative care Expert symptom control knowledge Leadership and management qualification Working towards MSc Physical assessment skills and qualification. Nurse prescribing Degree in lung cancer or cancer-related topic. Experience
5 years post-registration experience Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education Experience of acute Hospital Information System or Patient Administration Systems 2 years oncology experience at band 6 Previous follow-up or patient-initiated follow-up experience Ability to understand complex issues, problem solve and propose solutions Experience/enthusiasm to participate in research/audit 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.
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