Lung Cancer Screening Nurse - Band 8a

Setting up post LDCT Screening Review Meetings and linking in with clinical colleagues to discuss those patients with significant findings.

To act as facilitator, educator and role-model in delivering a comprehensive lung cancer service

To work collaboratively with clinical and nursing colleagues, community teams and designated health and social care organisation in delivering appropriate patient centric treatment and care

The post holder is expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect and open, honest communication.

Communicate with patients and general practice about positive findings of LDCT. This may include facilitating further management in primary and/or secondary care and could include speaking to clinicians outside of the Trust.

Initiate and contribute towards a multi-disciplinary/ professional approach in the management of lung cancer

To provide up-to-date information, support and advice to patients and their carers who have a diagnosis of lung cancer

Sensitively handle difficult situations that may arise, involving patients, carers and healthcare professionals.

Act as the patient’s key worker by forging close links across both primary and secondary pathways, co-ordinating seamless care delivery

Utilise evidence-based information through a variety of communication media.

Maintain adequate patient documentation to NMC requirements for all patients seen and advice given in any practice setting and contribute to clinical activity/data collection as required

Work collaboratively with clinicians within the multidisciplinary team, and take the lead where appropriate, in identifying innovative ways to improve the service and patient care.

Take responsibility for assessing and triaging patients referred on the lung cancer pathway and planning and implementing a diagnostic pathway.

Be able to assess the quality of the referral in terms of completeness of mandatory information and request additional information where required.

Undertake a clinical assessment including symptom assessment, past medical/surgical history and medications.

Request downgrading of referral from ‘suspected cancer’ to routine where appropriate.

Where lung cancer is suspected or needs to be excluded, request the appropriate diagnostic tests based on information from referral and telephone assessment.

Provide explanations and information to the patient regarding their investigations and pathway.

Liaise with endoscopy and radiology departments to ensure timely delivery of investigations in order to meet 28-day standard.

Follow-up on test results and arrange any further investigations that are necessary.

Where cancer has been excluded, communicate the results to the patient and discharge from the cancer pathway. If significant symptoms persist, arrange suitable follow-up.

Link with site-specific cancer CNS and MDT co-ordinator in the event of a positive diagnosis.

Work autonomously to provide evidence-based, comprehensive, advanced assessment, treatments and management of patients with highly complex needs, and to be able to instigate care pathways

Providing specialist care and exercising professional and clinical leadership skills to promote best practice

Work collaboratively with the Lead Nurse and Service Manager in supporting the safe and effective delivery of care within the 2WW and cancer pathways.

Contribute to the collection, analysis and presentation of service delivery, patient outcome and key performance indicator data to support service monitoring and improvement

To work with and refer appropriately to other agencies to enable identified patients to be managed in a pro-active way, with the aim of improving the overall patient and care experience.

To foster a culture that encourages continuous learning and develop skills in quality improvement

To act as a clinical champion for the lung cancer pathway, promoting best practice and supporting colleagues to enhance patient care delivery

Critically analyse research related to practice, and use findings to influence and change practice where applicable

To use expert knowledge, advanced clinical skills and autonomous decision-making skills, in the assessment and treatment of patients with lung cancer

To educate and empower patients and carers to identify early signs of changes in conditions, and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to gain independence and make informed choices to safely manage their conditions

To participate in working groups relevant to the service within and external to the Trust and to represent the Trust at relevant stakeholder meetings/ committees

Participate in identified management and service delivery meetings.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Qualifications

Experience

Desirable: - Experience/ participation in clinical research.; - Experience of budgetary management; -