Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Associate/assistant Practitioner

Previous applicants will not be considered for this role.
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 Associate/ Assistant Practitioner 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.
The post holder will undertake telephone assessments. 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
Provide lung health checks consultations via telephone to our eligible population
Smoking Cessation
Health Promotion and Education
Making every contact count
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, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Monitor health, safety and security of self and others to promote best practice.
Maintain and ensure observation of robust quality assurance measures to meet national standards
Contribute towards the monitoring standards of care and participate in the improvement of care through audit and research
Promote patient and public involvement activities in specialist area leading to service improvement and attend local initiatives particularly to promote Targeted Lung Health Check Service.
Maintain, clear, concise, legible and contemporaneous patient records at all times in line with Trust policy
Participate fully in clinical supervision sessions arranged by the Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor.
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
Act in way’s that support people’s equality, diversity and rights.
Undertake specific training / workshop sessions as identified by the department and national team required to undertake the job role
Undertake relevant training / workshop sessions as identified on performance review for continuing professional development.
Undertake mandatory training in line with departmental and Trust policies.
Develop own skills and knowledge with assistance from others, identifying learning required to undertake the job role
Provide information and support to junior or new staff when it will help with their development or help them meet their work demands
This job description reflects the need to cultivate the service. It will evolve with the continuing expansion of the service and will be reviewed through mutual agreement between the post holder and the line manager.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others
Act in way’s that support people’s equality, diversity and rights.
Awareness of LHCH policies and procedures
Comply with all local policies, procedures and guidelines.
Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations.
Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the department’s activities.
Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented.
Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc. are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to.
Identify and assess risks to the