Job Description

We are looking to expand our Lung Screening Service!



To reach this goal, we are looking for dedicated Registered Nurses to provide a holistic assessment of the patients and their families using clinical judgment, specialist knowledge and excellent interpersonal and communications skills and to represent the views and act as an advocate for patients during the screening process



You MUST hold a valid UK NMC pin for this role and will be asked to provide this on your application form, please ensure the details provided are accurate as incorrect or missing PINs may result in your application being rejected.



Based at York Hospital, t ravel across the trust footprint is required to support patients and staff at screening locations.



Initially, to support the lead assessor nurse working with lead clinicians, program manager and other key stakeholders to establish standard operating procedures, policies and processes to support the effective delivery of the new lung screening service.

The core duties of the role are:

Provide specialist knowledge and information resources for Multidisciplinary staff, colleagues, patients, and families.

Ensure cost effective use of resources.

The post holder, along with the rest of the lung screening team will work to deliver evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.

The principal role of the post holder is to work within a high-quality screening service to meet the needs of the patient requiring screening.

Assist with the flow of patients through the screening program, supporting patients and working within a clinical and non-clinical MDT team.



Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants



27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)



A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave



Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme



NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme



An extensive range of learning and development opportunities



Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers



For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.



Trust Information Pack - 1

A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

job description.



Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.



Working for the Trust



Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.



Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.



As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have



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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.