Programme Lead Nurse

NHS; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity for a Lead Nurse to oversee the risk assessment of a groundbreaking lung cancer screening program in Wales. Join a collaborative Senior Leadership Team to enhance public health and ensure effective service delivery. The role offers an innovative environment for professionals eager to impact cancer care positively.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Experience in service planning and service delivery.
• Knowledge of the lung cancer screening pathway.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of the risk assessment part of the lung screening pathway.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure successful delivery of the program.
• Establish the service and develop scripts and training for the new team.

Skills

Excellent assessment and decision making skills

Extensive clinical skills and knowledge

Ability to develop operational and business plans

Excellent negotiation and influencing skills

Strong stakeholder management skills

Education

1st level nursing registration

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

General management qualification or relevant experience

Post graduate master's qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Job summary

Following a positive recommendation from the UK National Screening Committee and the successful delivery of a pilot in the North Rhondda area, Welsh Government have approved for lung cancer screening to be implemented as a new screening programme in Wales. This represents a significant development for health services in Wales and this post offers an exciting opportunity for a driven and innovative individual to play a key role in this, leading the planning and implementation of the risk assessment element of the lung cancer screening pathway, to ensure that the benefits delivered are maximised for the population.

You will join our existing programme team and play a key role in the strategic planning, delivery, and benefits realisation of introducing a new programme on a national scale. Working collaboratively as part of the Lung Screening Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and with the wider Public Health Wales teams and external stakeholders, you will lead the planning and delivery of the risk assessment part of the lung screening pathway (with the support of the wider SLT) and contribute to the successful delivery of the programme as a whole.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successfully managing teams and services and delivering service change, from planning through to delivery. You will be diligent in your approach, able to work independently and have an innovative, problem-solving approach, with strong stakeholder management skills.

Main duties of the job

There are multiple steps in the lung cancer screening pathway, including cohort identification and invitation, risk assessment, CT scanning, CT scan reporting, integrated smoking cessation and actioning results. The Lead Nurse will lead the planning and delivery of the risk assessment element of the pathway, which is planned to be delivered via telephone appointments with participants by Participant Care Advisors and Nurse Assessors that will be based on one site, yet to be confirmed but expected to be in South East Wales. Participant risk of lung cancer will be calculated using standardised risk assessment tools, with a set of fixed questions used to generate a risk score for each participant. Those identified as high risk will be referred for a screening low-dose CT scan by the risk assessment team.

The focus of the role will initially be on establishing the service e.g. establishing a base, developing the required scripts and planning for recruitment and training of the new team. This role will therefore require a broad knowledge and skill set to ensure the successful implementation and ongoing delivery of this new service. The role will work as part of the wider Senior Leadership Team and will therefore be supported by other members of this team, including Programme Managers and Clinical Leads, as well as the wider Public Health Wales teams.

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.

We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Details Date posted

14 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

028-NMR033-0725

Job locations

Hybrid - selected PHW location

Capital Quarter No.2, Tyndall Street

Butetown, Cardiff

CF10 4BZ

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a hybrid role, working in a flexible manner, however it is essential that the post holder is able to travel to sites across Wales as required.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

For further information or an informal chat please contact the Head of Programme, Chris Coslett ([e-mail]) or apply direct.

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a hybrid role, working in a flexible manner, however it is essential that the post holder is able to travel to sites across Wales as required.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

For further information or an informal chat please contact the Head of Programme, Chris Coslett ([e-mail]) or apply direct.

Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential

• 1st level nursing registration
• Educated to degree level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience
• General management qualification or relevant experience
• Post graduate master's qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
• Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Evidence of formal/informal training and education
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Knowledge of the lung cancer screening pathway and the risk assessment stage of this
• Knowledge of current issues relevant to speciality
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of programme and project management
• Knowledge of Workforce and OD policies and procedures including developing people, performance management, disciplinary process
• Understanding and managing of the principles and practice of participant confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies
• An understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical and non-clinical risks

Desirable

• Willing to work towards additional diploma in (whichever not already in place)
• Improvement in practice

Experience Essential

• Experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing a health service
• Experience of service planning, delivery of service improvement and an excellent track record of managing change effectively
• Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and developing a high performing team of people
• Experience in the delivery and evaluation of education and training
• Experience of modernising services without additional resources
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign or improvement of services
• Experience of managing and dealing with complaints, incidences and near misses

Desirable

• Experience working in a lung cancer screening programme
• Experience of working within a screening programme
• Experience working in a remotely delivered service e.g. by telephone
• Relevant post registration experience, including respiratory medicine/lung cancer services
• Willing to work towards additional diploma in (whichever not already in place)
• Improvement in practice

Skills and attributes Essential

• Excellent assessment and decision making skills
• Extensive clinical skills and knowledge relevant to speciality
• Ability to develop operational and business plans and determine priority objectives for delivery
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to engage and involve staff in service changes and quality improvements to achieve the desired outcome
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey instructions, ideas and opinions in a clear and concise manner
• Able to prepare and present complex information, which varies in content and context, to different audiences in a manner that can be understood by staff at all levels
• Ability to create an environment that encourages professional and personal development, supports innovation, team building and creative partnerships
• Able to analyse and evaluate situations, evidence, data and information e.g.; problem solving, decision making, negotiation
• Ability to prioritise, plan and manage own time and that of others to meet tight deadlines and schedules
• Confident in using IT packages
• Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
• Able to offer and accept constructive feedback and utilise that feedback to develop self and others to make positive changes
• Good self-awareness and understands the impact they have on others
• Willingness and ability to travel to sites across Wales as required
• Knowledge of the lung cancer screening pathway and the risk assessment stage of this

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential

• 1st level nursing registration
• Educated to degree level with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience
• General management qualification or relevant experience
• Post graduate master's qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level
• Current registration with Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Evidence of formal/informal training and education
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Knowledge of the lung cancer screening pathway and the risk assessment stage of this
• Knowledge of current issues relevant to speciality
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of programme and project management
• Knowledge of Workforce and OD policies and procedures including developing people, performance management, disciplinary process
• Understanding and managing of the principles and practice of participant confidentiality
• Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies
• An understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical and non-clinical risks

Desirable

• Willing to work towards additional diploma in (whichever not already in place)
• Improvement in practice

Experience Essential

• Experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing a health service
• Experience of service planning, delivery of service improvement and an excellent track record of managing change effectively
• Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and developing a high performing team of people
• Experience in the delivery and evaluation of education and training
• Experience of modernising services without additional resources
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign or improvement of services
• Experience of managing and dealing with complaints, incidences and near misses

Desirable

• Experience working in a lung cancer screening programme
• Experience of working within a screening programme
• Experience working in a remotely delivered service e.g. by telephone
• Relevant post registration experience, including respiratory medicine/lung cancer services
• Willing to work towards additional diploma in (whichever not already in place)
• Improvement in practice

Skills and attributes Essential

• Excellent assessment and decision making skills
• Extensive clinical skills and knowledge relevant to speciality
• Ability to develop operational and business plans and determine priority objectives for delivery
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to engage and involve staff in service changes and quality improvements to achieve the desired outcome
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey instructions, ideas and opinions in a clear and concise manner
• Able to prepare and present complex information, which varies in content and context, to different audiences in a manner that can be understood by staff at all levels
• Ability to create an environment that encourages professional and personal development, supports innovation, team building and creative partnerships
• Able to analyse and evaluate situations, evidence, data and information e.g.; problem solving, decision making, negotiation
• Ability to prioritise, plan and manage own time and that of others to meet tight deadlines and schedules
• Confident in using IT packages
• Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
• Able to offer and accept constructive feedback and utilise that feedback to develop self and others to make positive changes
• Good self-awareness and understands the impact they have on others
• Willingness and ability to travel to sites across Wales as required
• Knowledge of the lung cancer screening pathway and the risk assessment stage of this

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

Hybrid - selected PHW location

Capital Quarter No.2, Tyndall Street

Butetown, Cardiff

CF10 4BZ

Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

Hybrid - selected PHW location

Capital Quarter No.2, Tyndall Street

Butetown, Cardiff

CF10 4BZ

Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)