Lead Nurse Assessor- Lung Cancer Screening Programme

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks an experienced Lead Nurse Assessor to enhance their Lung Screening Programme. This pivotal role involves supporting early detection of lung conditions, managing service operations, and collaborating with various healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will have a relevant nursing qualification and strong leadership skills. The position offers flexible working hours and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free Park & Ride service

On-site Nursery

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory medicine and lung health screening.
• Proven leadership skills in clinical settings.
• Ability to coordinate and navigate care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Lung Screening Programme and improve early detection efforts.
• Manage day-to-day operations and coordinate with multiple teams.
• Represent the service in meetings and promote it to the health community.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Care coordination

Leadership

Advanced communication

Research knowledge

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 31/3/27. We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated nurse to join our Lung Screening Programme as the Lead Nurse Assessor. This is a pivotal leadership position supporting the delivery and development of the regional lung screening service at NNUH, part of the East of England Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) network.

Key Responsibilities

• Play a key role in improving early detection of lung cancer and other respiratory conditions, reducing health inequalities and supporting patients through screening, assessment and follow-up.
• Provide leadership and management of the day‑to‑day running of the service, working collaboratively with radiology, respiratory medicine, primary care, community teams and regional screening partners.
• Liaise directly with Acute colleagues and co‑ordinate the MDT meetings required to keep the flow of patient care effective between all providers.

Key Aspects of the Role

• Clinical expertise and patient care
• Care coordination and navigation
• Leadership and service development
• Advanced communication and psychosocial support
• Professional development and governance
• Research and evidence‑based practice

The post will include coordination of the service being delivered across multiple locations in line with local CT scanning capacity and patient choice, team leading and coordinating staff duties, ordering, lead for health and safety, the day‑to‑day link with our GP colleagues and community teams, Business Intelligence and Operational Lead. They will also be required to represent the service at appropriate meetings within the Trust and to promote the service to the wider health community.

Full time: 37.5 hours per week.

Interview date: 9th December 2025.

General

1. The Post holder will be the main clinical contact for the day to day running of the Target Lung Health Checks Programme.
2. To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload in the day‑to‑day allocation of work.
3. To deputise when required in the operational lead's absence and when required to delegate appropriately to other team members.
4. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling.
5. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
6. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing, and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.
7. Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the speciality of screening in respiratory medicine in relation to the assessment, care and management of patients with respiratory conditions.
8. Provide specialist, expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers/relatives.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
• On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

The advert closes Sunday 23 Nov 2025.