Administration Apprentice, Lung Cancer Screening

Job summary

What is Lung Cancer Screening and Why Does it Matter?

Lung cancer is the biggest cause of cancer-related deaths in the UK, largely because it often doesn't cause obvious symptoms until it's at an advanced stage. When it's found, treatment options may be limited and less effective. Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) aims to change that.

LCS will soon be a national NHS Screening programme designed to find lung cancer early, when it's small, hasn't spread, and is much more treatable. Catching it early can save lives.

The programme is currently offered to people aged 55 to 74 who have ever smoked and are registered with a GP practice in participating areas. These individuals are invited to take part in a two-step process.

*Interviews are due to take place on 20th August 2025.

Please note that sponsorship is not eligible for this position

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

How Does the Screening Pathway Work?

1. Initial InvitationEligible patients are contacted by letter or phone and invited to take part in a Lung Health Check. This is a free, optional check-up focused on their lungs and overall health.

2. Telephone AssessmentA Patient Contact Assessor calls the patient to ask a series of health and lifestyle questions. Using a special NHS-approved risk score, they determine if the person is at higher risk of developing lung cancer.

3. Low-dose CT scan (if high-risk)If the person's score shows a higher-than-average risk, they are invited for a Low Dose CT (LDCT) scan, which takes a detailed image of the lungs. The scan is painless, quick, and uses much less radiation than a normal CT scan.

4. Next Steps Based on Scan Results

If the scan is normal, the person is usually invited again in 2 years (if they're still eligible).

If something unusual is found, even if it's not cancer, the patient is referred to a specialist team for further checks or scans.

If lung cancer is suspected, the patient is fast-tracked into care, giving them the best chance of successful treatment.

Throughout the process, patients are supported by a dedicated screening team, including nurses, administrators, and contact assessors.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.