Lung Cancer Screening Nurse | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Screening Nurse for their Lung Cancer Screening programme. The role involves reviewing and triaging LDCT reports, facilitating patient management, and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Experience in clinical assessments and effective communication skills are essential. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical assessments and patient communication.
• Ability to enter clinical data accurately into systems.
• Familiarity with lung cancer screening protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all LDCT reports are reviewed and triaged appropriately.
• Apply appropriate actions when clinical findings are identified.
• Communicate with patients about LDCT findings.

Job description

Overview

Lung Cancer Screening (formerly known as the Targeted Lung Health Check programme) is a national programme of work which involves identifying and screening patients who may be at high risk of developing lung cancer. Patients aged between 55 and 74 with a current or ex-smoker record on their GP notes will be invited for a Lung Cancer Screening appointment and their risk for lung cancer will be assessed. If high risk for lung cancer, they will be offered a low dose CT thorax (LDCT) in a community setting.

The Screening nurse for the Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) programme will be working with patients, clinicians, and other partners, to implement Lung Cancer Screening across the MSE ICB. They will support the Responsible Assessor with delivery of the programme. They will be working closely with the MSEFT Respiratory Department (Broomfield), Community providers and the ICB Commissioners.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all LDCT reports are reviewed and triaged appropriately – supporting the setting up of MDT for those patients with significant findings.
• Apply appropriate actions when clinical findings are identified as part of the assessment for eligibility; this may include facilitating further management in primary and/or secondary care.
• Enter clinical data and information into the appropriate clinical system with a focus on data completeness and audit.
• Communicate with patients and general practice about the findings of the LDCT.
• Adhere to the details of the standard protocol and quality assurance standards.

For full details on this role please refer to the Job Description attached.

We look forward to your application.

This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Oct 2025.