Lung Cancer Screening Assistant: Early Detection Support

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon is seeking a Healthcare Assistant on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027 to support the Lung Cancer Screening programme. The post involves carrying out Lung Health Checks, assisting with patient flow and data collection to improve early detection efforts.

You will work closely with the clinical team, use SystmOne, participate in audits, and contribute to a compassionate patient experience in a high priority NHS initiative.

Qualifications

• Carrying out Lung Health Checks
• Able to take temperatures and measure height and weight
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Use of SystmOne
• Working closely with clinical team to support patient flow and positive patient experience
• Participate in Audits
• Actively engage with understanding the data and working with the service to improve

Responsibilities

• Carry out Lung Health Checks
• Take temperatures; measure height and weight
• Support patient flow and ensure a positive patient experience
• Use SystmOne in clinical administration
• Participate in audits and service improvements

Skills

Lung health checks

Interpersonal skills

Audits

Patient flow

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust in Basildon is seeking a Healthcare Assistant on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027 to support the Lung Cancer Screening programme. The post involves carrying out Lung Health Checks, assisting with patient flow and data collection to improve early detection efforts.

You will work closely with the clinical team, use SystmOne, participate in audits, and contribute to a compassionate patient experience in a high priority NHS initiative.