Job Description

We are at an exciting time, with the introduction of a Rolling National Lung Cancer Screening programme across Cheshire and Merseyside. The Lung Cancer Screening programme enables the early detection of lung cancer in order to save lives across Cheshire and Merseyside, in areas where significant impact can be made from the recognition of early stage lung cancer and offering curative treatment.



A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lung Cancer Screening Nurses to join our Lung Cancer Screening Service working across Cheshire and Merseyside. The post holder should have a background in Respiratory Medicine where they will undertake telephone assessments to screen and refer for a low dose CT chest scans to help to identify early stages of lung cancer.



We're looking for individuals who love a challenge and strive for excellence in the way they work and candidates with a passion for respiratory medicine and want to be part of this trail blazing screening programme and expanding team . These role demands the ability to be innovative, flexible and a strong team player and also be able to work autonomously.



The post holder will undertake telephone assessments. Using a validated risk assessment tool, the individual may be referred for a low dose CT scan. It is the practitioner's responsibility to use Every Contact Counts for onward referrals



Work autonomously as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team



Provide nurse led clinics



Formulation of individualised pathways with the patient and carer



Knowledge of chronic and acute respiratory management



Knowledge of Spirometry and interpretation



Awareness of LHCH policies and procedures



Engage in audit and/or information collection



As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.



We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.



We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.



Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.



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Manage referral of patients who are identified as having a clinical requirement and identifying when a patient requires medical attention.



Understanding the management of patients undergoing a worsening of their condition utilising a recognised pathway for referral if appropriate.



Develop clinical skills in history taking, clinical examination, assessment and/or treatment of respiratory disease



Involve patients, carers and relatives in the giving of information regarding the project.



Impart specialist knowledge, advice and support to colleagues, patients, carers and relative where appropriate.



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



Undertake training to be able to complete patient assessment, shared decision tool and be able to facilitate appropriate on-going referrals.



Ability to have effective and compassionate communication, sometimes under complex circumstances.



Provide sensitive, complex information to patients, carers, relatives and professionals regarding the project.



Proactively manage a referral, tracking and outcome process for CT scans and other tests



Ensure onward referral to other relevant care providers ie smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, etc



Understand the processes involved in evidence based care and have knowledge of where to obtain evidence.



Work collaboratively with the professional agencies to ensure patient needs are met.



Establish and maintain effective communication with patient, cares/relatives and multi-disciplinary teams



Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.



Actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs.



All employees are individually responsible for the prevention and control of infection within their own area. The employee must attend Infection Control Induction training and mandatory Infection control training. The employee must follow all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines relating to Infection Control.



Adhere to the relevant Code of Practice of NMC.



Exercise judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care in line with the project protocol.