Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Specialist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a skilled nurse to support lung cancer screening pathways across Coventry and Warwickshire. The role involves assessing eligibility, providing patient and carer advice, coordinating LDCT referrals, and contributing to clinical governance within a multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants should hold NMC registration, be experienced in acute or community settings, and capable of managing complex cases and sensitive communications.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of CPD
• Post-qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
• Band 5 experience on NHS rotations
• Leadership training or courses
• GCP Training
• Consent Training
• IRMER qualification
• Experience in Lung Cancer Screening or other screening services
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Review and analyse scan results and follow up actions.
• Provide specialist lung cancer screening nursing advice to patients, carers and staff.
• Undertake risk assessments and assess eligibility for diagnostic tests.
• Support the clinical nurse manager in complex clinical and non-clinical issues.

Skills

NMC Registration

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Leadership

Decision making

Time management

Audits

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Post-qualification study

Leadership qualification

HR policy knowledge

Tools

NHS IT systems

Job description

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust is seeking a skilled nurse to support lung cancer screening pathways across Coventry and Warwickshire. The role involves assessing eligibility, providing patient and carer advice, coordinating LDCT referrals, and contributing to clinical governance within a multi-disciplinary team.

Applicants should hold NMC registration, be experienced in acute or community settings, and capable of managing complex cases and sensitive communications.