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Job summary
A regional healthcare trust in Chelmsford is seeking a Lung Cancer Screening Nurse to support lung cancer screening initiatives. The role involves reviewing LDCT reports, communicating findings, and ensuring proper management and adherence to quality standards. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication, autonomy in their work, and experience with lung cancer patients. Salary is £31,049 per year pro rata for part-time roles.
Qualifications
- Able to communicate effectively amongst MDT.
- Evidence of working within a MDT.
- Able to work autonomously.
- Evidence of working with patients with lung cancer and respiratory conditions.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all LDCT reports are reviewed and triaged appropriately.
- Take appropriate action when clinical findings are identified.
- Enter clinical data and information into the appropriate system.
- Communicate findings to patients and general practice.
Skills
The closing date is 14 October 2025
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.
- You will ensure that all LDCT reports are reviewed and triaged appropriately - supporting setting up of MDT for those patients with significant findings.
- Appropriate action is taken when clinical findings are identified as part of the assessment for eligibility. This may include facilitating further management in primary and/or secondary care.
- Clinical data and information is entered into the appropriate clinical system with a focus on data completeness and audit.
- Communication to patients and general practice about the findings of the LDCT.
- Adherence to details of the standard protocol and quality assurance standards.
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.
For full details on this role please refer the Job Description attached.
We look forward for your application
- Able to communicate effectively amongst MDT
- Skilled in compassionate communication
- Evidence of working within a MDT
- Able to work autonomously
- Evidence of working in an autonomous environment
- Evidence of knowledge surrounding care and management of patients with lung cancer and respiratory conditions
- Able to perform clinical skills in line with policies and procedures
- Understand referral procedures
- Evidence of working with patients with lung cancer and respiratory conditions
- Evidence of ability to perform clinical skills
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.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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