Job summaryWe have two posts for the role of Respiratory Faster Diagnosis Clinical Nurse Specialist, with a focus to support and lead on the national lung cancer screening programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Respiratory Team within ESHT to support the suspected lung cancer pathway patients. The post holder will require excellent communication skills to develop highly effective working relationships. This post will be part of the close working Respiratory team to include Consultants, Respiratory / Lung Cancer Nurse Specialists, Diagnostic Teams, Service Managers and Patient Pathway Trackers.
The applicant must be enthusiastic and self-motivated and be able to work in a busy and at times demanding environment, helping to deliver waiting time standards and enhancing patient experience.
Main duties of the jobThis position is focused on fulfilling the Responsible Assessor (RA) role for the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme within the Faster Diagnostic Service at ESHT.The post holder will provide clinical oversight of the screening pathway, attending weekly Screening Review Meetings (SRMs) to support clinical decision-making and ensure patients progress safely through the programme.Responsibilities include communicating with patients via letter and phone, managing incidental findings identified on screening CT scans, completing onward referrals to relevant specialties on BigHand, undertaking quality assurance and audit activities, maintaining clinical oversight of those excluded from the programme, supporting NHSE reporting requirements, and contributing to service development and patient engagement initiatives.The successful postholder will be a highly organised and motivated nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. They will be IT literate and comfortable undertaking a significant administrative workload, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities. The postholder will be able to work autonomously, exercising sound clinical judgement and decision-making, while also working collaboratively as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of a high-quality Lung Cancer Screening Service. Previous or current experience within respiratory medicine and/or oncology, together with an understanding of cancer pathways and diagnostic services, would be advantageous and support effective delivery of the role though is not compulsory.
About usA wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
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Person SpecificationQualifications / TrainingEssential- Registered Nurse/Professional and hold active registration with relevant Professional body
- Degree level qualification relevant to role
- Post Graduate qualification at Masters level relevant to role to demonstrate specialist clinical and leadership skills
- Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
- Managerial or Leadership qualification
Desirable- Project management/Quality improvement qualification
- Restorative supervision / Professional Nurse Advocate qualification
- Education/Training qualification
- Advanced Clinical Practice modules at Masters level (Physical Assessment, Prescribing)
ExperienceEssential- Proven experience in area of specialist knowledge and expertise
- Demonstrate experience of Quality/Service improvement Project Management Leadership People Management Innovative and inspiring leadership and clinical practice Research or audit Education and Training
Desirable- NHS experience or relevant health care organisation
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesEssential- Leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to manage self and lead others, able to motivate and inspire a team
- Day to day management of a team/service, able to allocate and manage staff organise placements, support learners, provide supervision and line management responsibilities and record keeping. Ability to promote staff wellbeing and manage performance
- Demonstrates knowledge of National NHS and Nursing agenda including national/local performance targets.
- Able to contribute to/interpret policy change and make recommendation for service improvements.
OtherEssential- Flexibility in working hours and patterns
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
