Lung Cancer Screening Co-ordinator | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dorchester is seeking a Coordinator for its Lung Cancer Screening Programme. This role involves acting as the first patient contact, managing appointments, and ensuring seamless patient care through the screening process. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, empathy, and experience with data management. This position contributes significantly to early cancer detection efforts. The organization emphasizes diversity and inclusivity in its workforce.

Qualifications

• Empathy and professionalism required.
• Ability to manage patient data on IT systems.
• Strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for patients.
• Book and manage patient appointments.
• Monitor patient progress and coordinate care.
• Prepare for and assist in MDT meetings.
• Maintain effective liaison with healthcare professionals.
• Provide general administrative support to the team.

Job description

Overview

Now is an exciting time to join Dorset County Hospital as we recruit for an additional Coordinator for Dorset's Lung Cancer Screening Programme. The NHS long term plan published in 2019 established a plan to diagnose 75% of people with cancer at an early stage by 2028, and this post will support the Lung Cancer Screening team to achieve its goal in providing excellent care for our patients.

The primary purpose of an NHS Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator is to ensure the seamless progression of patients through the entire lung cancer screening pathway, from initial contact to diagnosis or discharge. This role is vital in facilitating early cancer detection and improving patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Patient Contact and Communication: Acting as the first point of contact for patients via phone and email, answering queries, and providing support with empathy and professionalism.
• Appointment Management: Booking, planning, and rescheduling patient appointments for lung health checks and CT scans, ensuring efficient patient flow and adherence to national waiting time standards.
• Data Management and Record Keeping: Accurately entering and maintaining patient data on bespoke IT systems.
• Pathway Tracking and Coordination: Actively monitoring and tracking patient progress through the screening and diagnostic pathways, escalating any potential delays or breaches to the relevant clinical staff or management team to ensure timely care.
• Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Support: Assisting in the coordination and administration of MDT meetings and Screening Review Meetings (SRMs), including preparing patient lists, collating relevant results/imaging, taking minutes, and documenting outcomes and treatment plans.
• Liaison with Stakeholders: Building effective working relationships and liaising with a wide range of healthcare professionals including GPs, nurses, consultants, radiology departments, and external organisations.
• Administrative Support: Providing general administrative support to the lung cancer screening team, such as handling correspondence, ordering supplies, and supporting new team members.

About the Trust and Culture

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and the culture we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

Dorset County Hospital is approximately 7 miles away from the coast, and is set in a beautiful rural county.

Legal and Application Information

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Our Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

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Trust Values and How to Apply

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025