Job summaryThe purpose of the role is to facilitate the clinical flow of the Lung Cancer Screening Programme participants. The successful candidate will act as a conduit between the external supplier's nurses, local medical teams across both primary and secondary care, and screening participants. Working closely with key stakeholders this role will be central to the delivery and successful implementation of the screening programme. The Specialist Nurse will have clinical oversight of patients on the screening pathway and be responsible for facilitating onward referrals as dictated by the clinical leads.
This is a pivotal clinical leadership role; the Specialist Nurse will contribute to Lung Cancer Screening Programme virtual MDT meetings, working closely within the Respiratory Team, responsible assessor, responsible clinician and radiologist for the programme to facilitate a robust assurance and governance processes. They will be a key point of contact between the third party delivery partners, secondary care, screening participants and the Peninsula Cancer Alliance Lung Cancer Screening Programme team.
***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome.***
Main duties of the job- Develops standards of care and management of patients in the pathway
- Working with the Lung Cancer Screening Programme lead consultant to develop policies and processes across the Trust in relation to delivery of lung cancer screening
- Supports staff in the investigation of complaints and serious incidents requiring investigation
- Attendance and involvement in local and wider MDT meetings with colleagues from both primary and secondary care
- Undertake the appropriate professional portfolio of work in agreement with the Associate Chief Nursing Officer
- Lead on nurse led clinics for Lung Cancer Screening Programme and work alongside the lead consultant for Lung Cancer Screening Programme to see patients in MDT clinic
- Professionals involved in screening assessment are expected to fulfil the requirements for individual professional training and for their continuing professional development. They should carry out assessments and procedures regularly, so they can maintain their skills and competence
- To be responsible for supporting the Lung Cancer Screening Programme coordinator in arranging and coordinating MDT meetings within the Trust and at regional and where relevant Network level
- Work with the Lung Cancer Screening Programme coordinator to ensure treatment/action plans created are produced and recorded for each patient discussed at the MDT meetings and communicate this information to the relevant professional, and/or in line with the operational policy of the MDT
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DetailsDate posted: 13 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 216-LT-DC8076819
Job locations: University Hospitals Plymouth - Chest Clinic Level 6, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesLeadership and professional responsibilities- Acts as secondary care lead nurse, across the Trust, including for more junior staff within the team.
- Leads and develops standards of care and management of patients in the pathway.
- Working with the Lung Cancer Screening Programme lead consultant leads to develop policies and processes across the Trust in relation to delivery of lung cancer screening.
- Supports staff in the investigation of complaints (formal and informal) and serious incidents requiring investigation.
- Attendance and involvement in local and wider MDT meetings with colleagues from both primary and secondary care.
- Undertake the appropriate professional portfolio of work in agreement with the Associate Chief Nursing Officer..
- Lead on nurse led clinics for Lung Cancer Screening Programme and work alongside the lead consultant for Lung Cancer Screening Programme to see patients in MDT clinic.
- Management of the virtual nodule pathway. Ensuring patients are monitored and scanned at appropriate time intervals. Escalating any delays.
For further details please see the attached JD & PS.
Person SpecificationKnowledge & ExperienceEssential- Clinically up to date/competent in own area of expertise.
- Able to work within and outside the trust with credibility in both areas.
- Previous demonstrable experience of staff development and performance management.
Desirable- Clinical teaching.
- Demonstrable experience across community and acute settings
QualificationsEssential- 1st Level Registered Nurse or equivalent experience.
- Valid NMC registration.
Desirable- First degree
- Master's degree or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Abilities & AptitudeEssential- Proven ability to work with and influence different teams involved with patient care, at times with conflicting views.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal with proven ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
- Organise and prioritise work schedule, confident in working autonomously.
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).
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Clinical Admin Manager, Owen Mole, owen.mole@nhs.net, 01752437977
Employer detailsEmployer name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: University Hospitals Plymouth - Chest Clinic Level 6, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom
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