Lung Cancer Screening Specialist Nurse
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Rugby, CV22 5PX
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
The overall purpose of the Lung Cancer Screening is to enable the early detection of lung cancer in order to save lives. Coventry & Warwickshire Healt...
- Reviewing and analysing of scan results and following up appropriate action, as well as participating weekly Screening Review Meetings.
- Provide specialist lung cancer screening nursing advice to patients, carers, internal services and external stakeholders.
- Undertake or review comprehensive lung health checks risk assessments and provide specialist lung cancer screening nursing advice to the Patient Care advisors team.
- Assess patients' eligibility and suitability to proceed to a diagnostic test, based on the principles of informed consent, mental capacity and submit the diagnostic test referral form.
A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential for this role. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.
Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Current Professional NMC Registration
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
- Study at level 6 (Degree/Diploma)
Desirable
- Leadership qualification or completion of leadership course
- Teaching /mentoring qualification
- GCP Training
- Consent Training
- IRMER qualification
Experience
Essential
- Professional clinical experience in working in acute or community settings across Coventry and Warwickshire.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to successfully manage people and change
- Experience of conflict management
- Participation in audits
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary/interdisciplinary team and follow up actions from screening review meeting.
- Registered Nurse with significant band 5 experience
Desirable
- Experience in working in Lung Cancer Screening or other Screening services.
- Experience working as a band 6
- Advance communication skills course
- Experience of writing / producing patient information
- Health assessment
- A good understanding of HR policy
Knowledge
Essential
- A knowledgeable clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice
- An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS and cancer care
- A knowledge of professional policies and procedures
- Awareness of relevant national and local targets
- Detailed knowledge of the LCS protocol, quality standards and incidental finding guidance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of peer review process
- Clinical knowledge of respiratory illness
Skills
Essential
- Good understanding of IT and technology
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively
- Good management of own and others time
- Able to use initiative and make decisions
- Ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations
- Ability to pay attention to detail to ensure accurate information is recorded and patients follow the correct pathway and incidental referral pathways.
- Provide high levels of judgement, discretion and discretion and decision making in clinical practice, care and programme management.
- Evidence of working independently
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below)
- Applicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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