Job summary
Do you want to work in a service where we diagnose lung cancer early and save people's lives?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the expanded Staffordshire Targeted Lung Health Check programme. This award-winning programme delivers lung cancer screening to people aged between 55 and 74 years old, who have ever smoked in their lifetimes, from virtual and face to face clinics in the community.
This post will be mainly based in the Bridge Centre, Birches Head, Stoke on Trent with the view to moving to a number of face to face clinics around Staffordshire
Training and induction will be completed at the Bridge Centre but locations around Staffordshire are feasible as the programme expands with some rotational requirement at County Hospital so ability to drive is essential
Travel payments will be made for any travel completed above home to base mileage.
Main duties of the job
- screening patients eligible for a Lung Health Check
- Direct, inform and liaise with patients, relatives, members of the TLHC Team and members of the general public.
- Deal directly with queries from patients, other health care professionals and visitors and refer to appropriate TLHC member .
- Update computer information systems ensuring accurate patient information, making/amending appointments and enter appropriate dataset entry and changes into TLHC databases as appropriate.
- Independently input audit data in a timely, efficient manner using agreed databases.
- Independently assess smoking cessation requirements for patients in the TLHC, OPA, and follow up through face to face and telephone consultations as indicated.
- Independently perform Spirometry following recognised training to support diagnosis and on-going referrals as appropriate to TLHC pathway, under guidance of Screening Nurse Specialists.
- Ensure onward referral to other relevant care providers i.e. smoking cessation, dietetics and any other service with appropriate referrals.
- To be responsible for the regular ordering of equipment, consumables and education material and liaise with relevant sources to maintain adequate stock..
- Participate in any developments in computerised administration systems by contributing to the implementation and evaluation process.
- To be responsible for addressing and problem solving queries direct from patients and relatives regarding the targeted lung health check programme pathway.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within parameters of the nursing associate role, reporting back to the Registered Nurse on a regular basis, using a range of clinical, non-clinical and clerical support tasks.
The main duties of the Nurse Assotiate (TLHC) will be to carry out the targeted lung health check assessments using the minimum datasets and risk tool assessments designed for the Lung Health Check Programme. This will include performing spirometry, supporting the patients, processing outcomes for non CT requiring patients and signposting appropriately. Due to the nature of this programme, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to work within both the North and South Staffordshire area, although the majority of the patients will currently receive their appointment virtually.
- Follow a competency- based induction and training pathway supported by a supervisor
- Use appropriate evidence based patient assessment tools
- Deliver evidence- based programmes of care adhering to standard operating procedures and pathways of care
- To use specialist knowledge and communication skills with patients while reviewing them in the virtual setting/community setting
- Will provide empathy and reassurance regarding the sensitive nature of the information being relayed to them
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with difficult situations
- To act as a resource to provide high-quality information and knowledge to patients, their families where necessary and other healthcare professionals.
- Support the provision of helpline services run from the hub by resolving queries referred by them to the screening centre
- To provide advice, information and support for those making direct contact with the screening centre
- Support the development of the care pathways
- Work in a solution focused way as directed by the Registered Nurse
- Ensure clear, accurate and upto date recording of information on the TLHC database as per local record keeping policy
- Access and participate in supervision
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team within parameters of the nursing associate role, reporting back to the Registered Nurse on a regular basis, using a range of clinical, non-clinical and clerical support tasks.
The main duties of the Nurse Assotiate (TLHC) will be to carry out the targeted lung health check assessments using the minimum datasets and risk tool assessments designed for the Lung Health Check Programme. This will include performing spirometry, supporting the patients, processing outcomes for non CT requiring patients and signposting appropriately. Due to the nature of this programme, the successful candidates will have the opportunity to work within both the North and South Staffordshire area, although the majority of the patients will currently receive their appointment virtually.
- Follow a competency- based induction and training pathway supported by a supervisor
- Use appropriate evidence based patient assessment tools
- Deliver evidence- based programmes of care adhering to standard operating procedures and pathways of care
- To use specialist knowledge and communication skills with patients while reviewing them in the virtual setting/community setting
- Will provide empathy and reassurance regarding the sensitive nature of the information being relayed to them
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills when dealing with difficult situations
- To act as a resource to provide high-quality information and knowledge to patients, their families where necessary and other healthcare professionals.
- Support the provision of helpline services run from the hub by resolving queries referred by them to the screening centre
- To provide advice, information and support for those making direct contact with the screening centre
- Support the development of the care pathways
- Work in a solution focused way as directed by the Registered Nurse
- Ensure clear, accurate and upto date recording of information on the TLHC database as per local record keeping policy
- Access and participate in supervision
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Experience of dealing with patients
- Qualifications
Desirable
- significant experience in a hospital Setting
- Computer Skills
essential and interview
Essential
- Experience of dealing with patients
- working in an acute environment
- Driving Licence
- GCSE Maths and English
- years experience
Desirable
- UHNM Hospital System
- able to prioritise of work
- significant experience
- communication skills
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Experience of dealing with patients
- Qualifications
Desirable
- significant experience in a hospital Setting
- Computer Skills
essential and interview
Essential
- Experience of dealing with patients
- working in an acute environment
- Driving Licence
- GCSE Maths and English
- years experience
Desirable
- UHNM Hospital System
- able to prioritise of work
- significant experience
- communication skills
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.
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).
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.
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).
