This is an engaging and dynamic role that demands outstanding assessment, collaboration and coordination skills to facilitate the implementation of the Lung Health Check (LHC) programme for patients in Berkshire and the surrounding areas.
The primary aim of the Lung Health Check (LHC) Programme is to promote the early detection of lung cancer to save lives. Royal Berkshire Hospital and the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance have pinpointed areas within Berkshire with high disease and smoking rates, where significant progress can be made by identifying early-stage lung cancer. The objective is to implement various interventions aimed at reducing lung cancer rates, enhancing the stage of diagnosis, and improving one-year survival rates.
The LHC Specialist Nurse will assist the programme/project manager and clinical team in establishing and executing the programme, following the framework set by the LHC National Programme and National Protocol.
This is a fixed term position for an initial duration of one year, with the possibility of becoming permanent if funding is extended. The role will be part of the National Lung Health Check Programme, which plays a crucial role in the early diagnosis of cancer and is in alignment with the NHS Long Term Plan.
Main duties of the job
This role will entail ongoing collaboration with CCG Clinical Leads across different localities, the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance, Public Health Leads, NHS Trusts, with internal colleagues as an MDT and other relevant providers within the specified areas. The goal is to design and plan the various phases of delivery while fostering and maintaining strong relationships among these organizations.
The individual in this role will be expected to deliver specialised knowledge and care to patients and their caregivers. They will assist colleagues in managing patients who require a high level of judgment, discretion, and decision-making in both inpatient and outpatient environments. Additionally, the post-holder will be responsible for providing education and training to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
This position requires a highly skilled individual capable of working independently in a stimulating and challenging environment to achieve efficient outcomes.
Job responsibilities
1. Specialist Nursing Advice: Provide expert nursing guidance to patients and their families.
2. Autonomous and Collaborative Work: Function independently while also being an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.
3. Nurse-Led Clinics: Conduct clinics that are led by and alongside nursing and other key professionals.
4. Health Promotion and Smoking Cessation: Offer advice on health promotion strategies and smoking cessation.
5. Individualized Care Pathways: Develop tailored care plans in partnership with patients and their caregivers.
6. Knowledge of Respiratory Equipment: Maintain a working knowledge of respiratory devices, such as inhalers, spirometers, and compressors.
7. Awareness of Policies and Procedures: Be familiar with the relevant policies and procedures of the Royal Berkshire Hospital and community services related to operational practices.
8. Patient-Centered Information: Ensure that up-to-date, patient-centered information is accessible to patients and their families.
9. Engagement in Audit and Information Collection: Participate in audits and collect relevant data to support service improvement.
10. Conduct thorough health care needs assessments for patients, with ongoing reassessments as necessary.
11. Evaluate, plan, prioritize, implement, and assess nursing interventions to address patients' needs effectively.
12. Participate in the organization of multi-disciplinary, patient-centered care.
13. Empower patients and their caregivers to engage actively in their care.
14. Assess and identify emergencies within their specialty, interpreting information accurately and taking appropriate actions while guiding others to do the same.
15. Promote practices that are sensitive to the diverse needs of patients and families from multicultural backgrounds.
16. Provide guidance and support to patients in managing their symptoms.
17. Attend outpatient clinics led by consultants, managing and reporting on cases as relevant to the role.
18. Communicate effectively with clinicians as needed.
19. Collaborate with colleagues in the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support their work.
20. Develop nursing activity systems that meet established standards at the local, Trust, or national levels.
21. Coordinate the multi-disciplinary team in discharge planning as appropriate.
22. Ensure that all medications are administered in accordance with the Trust's Medicine Management policy.
23. Demonstrate the mandatory competencies required by the Trust, attending all necessary mandatory training sessions.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Registered Nurse
* Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge.
Experience
* Nurse - Minimum 3 years at Band 5 in the relevant setting.
* Evidence of working independently.
* Evidence of managing within a clinical area.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary / interdisciplinary team.
* Awareness of relevant national and Local targets.
* Participating in audit/patient surveys.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Analytical and judgemental skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to undertake and document assessments.
* Familiarity with the cancer services and national cancer strategy.
* Understanding of local and national lung cancer pathway and challenges.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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