Job Description

The overall purpose of the Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) Programme is to enable the early detection of lung cancer in order to save lives. Coventry & Warwickshire Health & Care Partnership and the West Midlands Cancer Alliance has identified high disease and smoking prevalence areas within Coventry where a significant impact can be made from detecting early-stage lung cancer.



The Lung Cancer Screening Associate Practitioner will form an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will work as part of Lung Cancer screening Team under the guidance and supervision of a registered practitioner.



The position will involve communicating CT scan results to patients and identifying and addressing any potential delays in the patient's journey. The role will include clinically reviewing low risk individuals who may present red flag symptoms or concerns, ensuring appropriate escalation to the specialist nursing team. There will be a key focus in encouraging patients to participate in the screening programme in order to detect any signs of lung cancer or other incidental findings at an early stage.



The role may require travel to CT scanner sites and other hospital locations to deliver equipment or support service needs. The post holder should have access to a vehicle for work purposes.



Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.



The individual in this role will collaborate with senior nursing and management staff to uphold and enhance the central focus on the patient and carer experience at each stage of their journey.



Support the Lung Cancer Screening Team by responding to the non-complex workload and referring to the Nursing Team as appropriate.



Ensure the appropriate management of patient information and the co-ordination of patient pathways through collaborative working.



Use the expertise and knowledge of professional colleagues, acknowledging the boundaries of different roles.



Provide patients with comprehensive information about the Lung Cancer Screening programme, its objectives, and the subsequent steps.



Conduct lung health check assessments to assess eligibility to participate in the Lung Cancer Screening programme and eligibility for further investigations, as well as providing basic advice and support.



Clinically reviewing individuals at low risk of low cancer with red flag symptoms and escalating to the nursing team when appropriate.



This role requires working Monday - Friday 0900 - 1700 in the office.

Closing Date:

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



Answering queries or concerns about the programme ensuring participants are fully aware and can make an informed decision.



Clinically reviewing and facilitating access to screening for patients with potential barriers to screening such as those with Learning Difficulties, Mental Health Capacity Concerns, Mental health issues, working closely with relatives, carers and specialist services such as Learning Disability Liaison Teams.



Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and providing reassurance and support, sometimes in complex circumstances.



Respond to telephone calls and monitor the Lung Cancer Screening generic inbox on a regular basis.



Communicating 24-month CT scan results, including those with actionable incidental findings to patients through the dispatch of letters and telephone consultations when required.



Inform patients of basic findings on their CT scan, such as emphysema, aortic valve calcification, osteoporosis or coronary artery calcification, and educate patients on healthy lifestyles as well as encouraging patients to stop smoking and provide very brief advice when required, and onward referral to local smoking cessation services when required.



Conduct assessments of patients over the phone who are due a 24 month recall scan to check and confirm attendance and capacity and medical changes, since initial assessment.



Supporting patients ensuring that they follow the Lung Cancer Screening pathway as per current protocols, including those that have moved outside of the area, and ensuring all patients have the same level of interventions and continued follow up when required.



You will utilise clinical software systems such as EPR and Soliton and the patient administration system (PAS) in your daily work, this will include checking that patients who require a LDCT scan have not previously had a CT of the thorax and escalate to the nursing team.



For further details of the role please see the attached job description.