Nurse

NHS; Horsham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity exists for a Nurse in the Lung Cancer service aimed at early detection of lung cancers. The role involves working 12-hour shifts, providing patient assessments, promoting health initiatives, and ensuring high-quality care. Requires at least 2 years of respiratory nursing experience and a first-level registration.

Qualifications

• At least two years of respiratory nursing experience at Band 5.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual and face-to-face nurse-led clinics.
• Contribute to health promotion activities related to lung cancer screening.
• Manage patients presenting with red flags or medical emergencies.

Skills

Respiratory assessment skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

First-level registered Nurse

Job description

This role will be fundamental to the delivery and running of a high-quality and effective Lung Cancer service, which aims to identify asymptomatic individuals and provide early diagnosis of lung cancer and other lung diseases.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the Lung Cancer Screening Programme is to enable early detection of lung cancer to save lives. The service has been implemented across the UK in areas with high disease prevalence, where early-stage detection can significantly impact outcomes and facilitate curative treatment. Our nursing teams operate a 7-day service, including bank holidays. Candidates must be adaptable to mobile working and willing to work 12-hour shifts as part of the standard pattern.

About us

InHealth is the UK’s largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our goal is to improve healthcare for patients by collaborating with the NHS to deliver high-quality tests, scans, assessments, and procedures. We have supported over 5 million people in their healthcare journeys last year, primarily NHS patients and service users.

As a people-focused organization, our teams are central to service delivery. Our core values—Trust, Passion, Care, and Fresh Thinking—influence how we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.

Our mission is to become the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and community settings, serving patients from 1,000 locations by 2025.

Job responsibilities

Role: Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Location: Surrey and Sussex

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 + £4,200 Car Allowance

This role is essential for the effective operation of the Lung Cancer Screening service, aimed at early detection of lung cancer and other lung diseases in asymptomatic individuals.

The programme is designed to recognize early-stage lung cancer, enabling timely and potentially curative treatment. Our nursing teams provide a 7-day service with bank holiday working included. Candidates should be flexible with mobile working and willing to work 12-hour shifts.

• Provide virtual and face-to-face nurse-led clinics; assess patients against risk criteria; refer high-risk patients for Low-Dose CT scans.
• Demonstrate excellent respiratory assessment skills and provide smoking cessation advice.
• Contribute to health promotion activities related to lung cancer screening.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately.
• Manage patients presenting with red flags or medical emergencies.
• Maintain IRMER accreditation (training provided during induction).
• Attain and maintain ARTP accreditation to provide spirometry, as required.
• Work autonomously while engaging with the wider team.
• Support the Team Lead with clinical administration duties to ensure the smooth running of the programme.

You will

• Be a first-level registered Nurse.
• Have at least two years of respiratory nursing experience at Band 5.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development.
• Possess excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening).
• Have good IT skills and be comfortable with various software packages.
• Value diversity and operate with integrity and openness.
• Be willing to undertake further training to support professional growth and meet service needs.
• Hold a clean driving license.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any criminal convictions.