Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Practitioner

Join to apply for the Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Practitioner role at IPC Asia Pacific. 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 Nurse 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. Responsibilities 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. 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 eg 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. About the Hospital 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. Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq #J-18808-Ljbffr