Lung Cancer Screening Nurse

NHS Jobs; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a nurse to support the Lung Cancer Screening Programme, delivering Lung Health Check risk assessments virtually to identify asymptomatic individuals and enable early diagnosis.

You will provide specialist nursing advice, refer for Low Dose CT scans after training, review imaging, work in a multidisciplinary team, participate in audits, educate patients, ensure accurate record keeping, and uphold NMC guidelines to maintain safe,

Responsibilities

• Providing specialist nursing advice and support.
• Referring patients for Low Dose CT scans following IR(ME)R training and accreditation.
• Reviewing previous imaging before CT referrals.
• Working autonomously as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
• Engaging in audits and data collection.
• Educating patients and carers, with a focus on health promotion and offer very brief smoking cessation advice and onward referral to local services.
• Supporting team members and maintaining high standards of care To undertake and promote practice sensitive to the needs of patients and families from multicultural backgrounds.
• To work with other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless pathway for patients Communicate with clinicians, as necessary.
• Contribute to the efficient use and utilisation of resources.
• Act on clinical findings and as a resource for escalation within the team in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and associated guidelines.
• Maintain relevant professional registration.
• Report any accidents/incidents or ill health, failings in premise equipment or personal protective equipment.
• To take care of their own safety and others who may be affected by their actions or omissions.
• Maintain appropriate record, adhering to Nursing and Midwifery Council and the TIC Health guidelines on record keeping.
• Report clinical and non-clinical incidents through the TIC Health reporting system.
• Co-operate with their managers to maintain safe systems and safe workplaces.
• Adhere to TIC Health and Departmental Health and Safety policies and use any equipment or personal protective equipment provided to ensure safety.

Job description

This role is fundamental to the delivery of a high quality and effective Lung Cancer Screening Programme which will identify asymptomatic people, providing early diagnosis of both lung cancer and other lung diseases. As a core member of the team, you will deliver patient-centred care by conducting Lung Health Check risk assessments virtually. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist nursing advice and support.
• Referring patients for Low Dose CT scans following IR(ME)R training and accreditation.
• Reviewing previous imaging before CT referrals.
• Working autonomously as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
• Engaging in audits and data collection.
• Educating patients and carers, with a focus on health promotion and offer very brief smoking cessation advice and onward referral to local services.
• Supporting team members and maintaining high standards of care To undertake and promote practice sensitive to the needs of patients and families from multicultural backgrounds.
• To work with other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless pathway for patients Communicate with clinicians, as necessary.
• Contribute to the efficient use and utilisation of resources.
• Act on clinical findings and as a resource for escalation within the team in a timely manner.
• Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and associated guidelines.
• Maintain relevant professional registration.
• Report any accidents/incidents or ill health, failings in premise equipment or personal protective equipment.
• To take care of their own safety and others who may be affected by their actions or omissions.
• Maintain appropriate record, adhering to Nursing and Midwifery Council and the TIC Health guidelines on record keeping.
• Report clinical and non-clinical incidents through the TIC Health reporting system.
• Co-operate with their managers to maintain safe systems and safe workplaces.
• Adhere to TIC Health and Departmental Health and Safety policies and use any equipment or personal protective equipment provided to ensure safety.

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust