Lung Health Screening CNS
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Lung Health check CNS Department: Cancer Services Band 6, £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, Until 31 March 2027, a...
The Lung Cancer Screening CNS will work alongside the rest of the lung cancer screening team. The main element of the role is to deal with scan results under the supervision of the Lung Cancer Screening Clinical Director. This will include phoning patients whose scans are suspicious for lung cancer, as well as contacting patients regarding other incidental findings identified on their scans.
All patients who are scanned will receive a results letter. This is partly automated, but the nurse will be responsible for generating the majority of these letters, ensuring that anything mentioned by the patient during their review is addressed and that all results are explained in an appropriate manner.
This developing service is supported by a forward-thinking and supportive management team, Nurse Practitioners, administrators, and other clinical team members. There are opportunities to develop both clinical and managerial skills, as well as opportunities for further study.
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Nursing Degree
- Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) PIN
- Evidence of post-registration development
- Accreditation in Lung Nursing or equivalent experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Understanding of use of clinical audit in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of infection control
- Mentorship/practice assessor qualification (or willingness to undertake)
Desirable
- Knowledge of current professional issues in nursing
- An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS and cancer care
- IRMER qualification
- Detailed knowledge of the LCS protocol, quality standards and incidental finding guidance
- Awareness of relevant national and local targets
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience working in an acute healthcare environment
- Significant post-registration experience in relevant clinical area
- Experience of acting coordinating a clinical area shift / service shift
- Experience supervising unqualified staff
- Experience supervising qualified staff
- 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
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Good understanding of IT and technology
- Ability to manage workload and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Teaching and good presentation skills
Desirable
- Ability to undertake audits and support quality improvement.
- Ability to undertake career conversations and appraisals
Skills
Essential
- Ability to pay attention to detail to ensure accurate information is recorded and patients follow the correct pathway and incidental referral pathways.
- Evidence of working independently
- Ability to deal with difficult/sensitive situations.
Personal and people development
Essential
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Approachable
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to reflect on own practice
- Willing to learn and improve personal practice
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Able to communicate effectively with other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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