North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Lung Cancer Screening Responsible Assessor - Peterborough

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Job summary

This leadership role will encompass:

o Clinical assessment, treatment, care, and support of patients at all stages of their pathway

o Information and support to patients, families, and carers

o Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans.

o Working closely with the Respiratory and Oncology medical and nursing teams.

*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***

Main duties of the job

  • To coordinate the LCS service at an operational level ensuring the efficient running of the service, effective communication, and dissemination of information, working closely with the commissioners to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Provide relevant accurate data to the commissioning group to meet KPIs.
  • Report to the operational lead and commissioners to develop and raise the profile of LCS service.
  • To represent LCS service on relevant management and service development committees within the directorates in conjunction with the manager.
  • To provide high quality Audit and regular reports back to the commissioning group on all aspects of the service.
  • To have regular coordination meetings with the team
  • To ensure that all performance information identified as necessary is collected according to the timescales required.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

23 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-F-6973285

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification. Any questions please contact Zara Ball, Lead Cancer Nurse via zara.ball@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification. Any questions please contact Zara Ball, Lead Cancer Nurse via zara.ball@nhs.net

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Valid NMC registration
  • Degree in Adult Nursing or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
  • Advanced Communication skills

Experience

Essential

  • Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice
  • Good understanding of TLHC
  • Experience of service and practice development
  • Experience of multi professional working in an acute trust

Desirable

  • Background in working with cancer patients
  • Background in respiratory nursing/screening programmes

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
  • Working with commissioners and external stakeholders
  • Organise and prioritise work schedule, confident in working autonomously
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Valid NMC registration
  • Degree in Adult Nursing or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
  • Advanced Communication skills

Experience

Essential

  • Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice
  • Good understanding of TLHC
  • Experience of service and practice development
  • Experience of multi professional working in an acute trust

Desirable

  • Background in working with cancer patients
  • Background in respiratory nursing/screening programmes

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
  • Working with commissioners and external stakeholders
  • Organise 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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Cancer Nurse

Zara Ball

zara.ball@nhs.net

07800874813

Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

23 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-F-6973285

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ


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