Job summary The purpose of the role is to facilitate the clinical flow of the Lung Cancer Screening Programme participants. The successful candidate will act as a conduit between the external supplier's nurses, local medical teams across both primary and secondary care, and screening participants. Working closely with key stakeholders this role will be central to the delivery and successful implementation of the screening programme. The lead nurse will have clinical oversight of patients on the screening pathway and be responsible for facilitating onward referrals as dictated by the clinical leads. This is a pivotal clinical leadership role; the Lead Nurse will contribute to Lung Cancer Screening Programme virtual MDT meetings, working closely within the Respiratory Team, responsible assessor, responsible clinician and radiologist for the programme to facilitate a robust assurance and governance processes. They will be a key point of contact between the third party delivery partners, secondary care, screening participants and the Peninsula Cancer Alliance Lung Cancer Screening Programme team. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification. Main duties of the job Develops standards of care and management of patients in the pathway Working with the Lung Cancer Screening Programme lead consultant to develop policies and processes across the Trust in relation to delivery of lung cancer screening Supports staff in the investigation of complaints and serious incidents requiring investigation Attendance and involvement in local and wider MDT meetings with colleagues from both primary and secondary care Undertake the appropriate professional portfolio of work in agreement with the Associate Chief Nursing Officer Lead on nurse led clinics for Lung Cancer Screening Programme and work alongside the lead consultant for Lung Cancer Screening Programme to see patients in MDT clinic Professionals involved in screening assessment are expected to fulfil the requirements for individual professional training and for their continuing professional development. They should carry out assessments and procedures regularly, so they can maintain their skills and competence To be responsible for supporting the Lung Cancer Screening Programme coordinator in arranging and coordinating MDT meetings within the Trust and at regional and where relevant Network level Work with the Lung Cancer Screening Programme coordinator to ensure treatment/action plans created are produced and recorded for each patient discussed at the MDT meetings and communicate this information to the relevant professional, and/or in line with the operational policy of the MDT About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 216-LH-M6938754 Job locations University Hospitals Plymouth - Chest Clinic Level 6 Plymouth PL6 8DH Job description Job responsibilities Leadership and professional responsibilities 1. Acts as secondary care lead nurse, across the Trust, including for more junior staff within the team. 2. Leads and develops standards of care and management of patients in the pathway. 3. Working with the Lung Cancer Screening Programme lead consultant leads to develop policies and processes across the Trust in relation to delivery of lung cancer screening. 4. Supports staff in the investigation of complaints (formal and informal) and serious incidents requiring investigation. 5. Attendance and involvement in local and wider MDT meetings with colleagues from both primary and secondary care. 6. Undertake the appropriate professional portfolio of work in agreement with the Associate Chief Nursing Officer 7. Lead on nurse led clinics for Lung Cancer Screening Programme and work alongside the lead consultant for Lung Cancer Screening Programme to see patients in MDT clinic 8. Management of the virtual nodule pathway. Ensuring patients are monitored and scanned at appropriate time intervals. Escalating any delays. Skills 9. Professionals involved in screening assessment are expected to fulfil the requirements for individual professional training and for their continuing professional development. They should carry out assessments and procedures regularly, so they can maintain their skills and competence. Multidisciplinary Team Co-ordination 10. To be responsible for supporting the Lung Cancer Screening Programme coordinator in arranging and coordinating MDT meetings within the Trust and at regional and where relevant Network level. 11. To work with the Lung Cancer Screening Programme coordinator to develop agendas for MDT meetings making judgements on content and timing of meetings. 12. To support the Lung Cancer Screening Programme coordinator to coordinate and distribute the list of patients for discussion at each meeting, highlighting any patient delays, and to communicate the cut-off time for the referral of patients for discussion to appropriate medical staff. 13. Work with the Lung Cancer Screening Programme coordinator to ensure treatment/action plans created are produced and recorded for each patient discussed at the MDT meetings and communicate this information to the relevant professional, and/or in line with the operational policy of the MDT For further details please see the attached JD & PS Job description Job responsibilities Leadership and professional responsibilities 1. Acts as secondary care lead nurse, across the Trust, including for more junior staff within the team. 2. Leads and develops standards of care and management of patients in the pathway. 3. Working with the Lung Cancer Screening Programme lead consultant leads to develop policies and processes across the Trust in relation to delivery of lung cancer screening. 4. Supports staff in the investigation of complaints (formal and informal) and serious incidents requiring investigation. 5. Attendance and involvement in local and wider MDT meetings with colleagues from both primary and secondary care. 6. Undertake the appropriate professional portfolio of work in agreement with the Associate Chief Nursing Officer 7. Lead on nurse led clinics for Lung Cancer Screening Programme and work alongside the lead consultant for Lung Cancer Screening Programme to see patients in MDT clinic 8. Management of the virtual nodule pathway. Ensuring patients are monitored and scanned at appropriate time intervals. Escalating any delays. Skills 9. Professionals involved in screening assessment are expected to fulfil the requirements for individual professional training and for their continuing professional development. They should carry out assessments and procedures regularly, so they can maintain their skills and competence. Multidisciplinary Team Co-ordination 10. To be responsible for supporting the Lung Cancer Screening Programme coordinator in arranging and coordinating MDT meetings within the Trust and at regional and where relevant Network level. 11. To work with the Lung Cancer Screening Programme coordinator to develop agendas for MDT meetings making judgements on content and timing of meetings. 12. To support the Lung Cancer Screening Programme coordinator to coordinate and distribute the list of patients for discussion at each meeting, highlighting any patient delays, and to communicate the cut-off time for the referral of patients for discussion to appropriate medical staff. 13. Work with the Lung Cancer Screening Programme coordinator to ensure treatment/action plans created are produced and recorded for each patient discussed at the MDT meetings and communicate this information to the relevant professional, and/or in line with the operational policy of the MDT For further details please see the attached JD & PS Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential oClinically up to date/competent in own area of expertise. oAble to work within and outside the trust with credibility in both areas. oPrevious demonstrable experience of staff development and performance management. Desirable oClinical teaching. oDemonstrable experience across community and acute settings Qualifications Essential o1st Level Registered Nurse or equivalent experience. oValid NMC registration. Desirable oFirst degree oMaster's degree or equivalent demonstrable experience. Abilities & Aptitude Essential oAbility to work with and influence different teams involved with patient care, at times with conflicting views. oExcellent communication skills, written and verbal with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels. oOrganise and prioritise work schedule, confident in working autonomously. Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential oClinically up to date/competent in own area of expertise. oAble to work within and outside the trust with credibility in both areas. oPrevious demonstrable experience of staff development and performance management. Desirable oClinical teaching. oDemonstrable experience across community and acute settings Qualifications Essential o1st Level Registered Nurse or equivalent experience. oValid NMC registration. Desirable oFirst degree oMaster's degree or equivalent demonstrable experience. Abilities & Aptitude Essential oAbility to work with and influence different teams involved with patient care, at times with conflicting views. oExcellent communication skills, written and verbal with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels. oOrganise and prioritise work schedule, confident in working autonomously. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Address University Hospitals Plymouth - Chest Clinic Level 6 Plymouth PL6 8DH Employer's website https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)