Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Lung Health Check Nurse

The closing date is 26 March 2026

Job summary

Please Note:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

The Lung Cancer Screening Programme is designed to enable early detection of lung cancer, improving patient outcomes and saving lives. With approval from the National Screening Committee, the programme is set to be implemented nationwide by 2028/29.

This role will support the delivery of lung health checks as part of a community-based program, with a focus on engaging underserved populations, raising awareness and prompting early detection of lung cancer, including other lung conditions. The post holder will be expected to provide specialist knowledge and care to the patient and their carer. They will support the Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Assessor with delivery of the programme They will support colleagues in the effective management of patients in their specialist area who require a high level of judgement, discretion and decision making within an inpatient or outpatient setting. They will provide education and training to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide skilled, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care in a hospital or community setting.

They will take on clinical leadership responsibilities, acting as a role model and mentor to junior staff while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care.

The post holder will play a pivotal role in managing complex patient cases, contributing to service improvements, and ensuring adherence to NHS guidelines and standards.

About us

We are currently building a small and mighty team to roll out the new lung cancer screening programme. We will be based at the North Kent Community Diagnostic Centre. Not only will you be delivering care to the participants, you will have the opportunity to shape and develop the service as part of the team.

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust (DGT) is a dynamic and transforming Trust, committed to delivering the highest quality service to the communities it serves. DGT is an organisation that is genuinely committed to making you feel valued and important by supporting your physical and mental wellbeing, your career development and your general enjoyment of work.

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

252-7797861

Job locations

DVH/NK Community Diagnostic Centre

East Hill

Dartford

DA1 1SA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based nursing care to patients in line with NHS standards.

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualised care for patients.

Administer medications and treatments following protocols and guidelines.

Perform clinical procedures safely and efficiently, ensuring patient comfort.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care using the appropriate clinical system with a focus on data completeness and audit.

Ensure adherence to infection control policies and safeguarding guidelines.

Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and patient case discussions.

Provide health education and emotional support to patients and their families.

Participate in clinical audits and service improvement projects.

Contribute to research and innovation in nursing practice.

Provide nurse led clinics. Undertake comprehensive lung screening health risk assessments.

Assess patients suitability to proceed to a diagnostic test, explain and take consent for the diagnostic test, and submit the diagnostic test referral form.

Review and triage the LDCT reports and triage appropriately supporting setting up of the Screening Review Meeting (SRM) for those patients with significant findings

Uses specialist knowledge and skills to provide practical help and emotional and psychological support to both patients and their families, and practical help through effective communication around CT scan findings

Provision of joint service cover within the lung cancer nursing team as required, for the benefit of patient care and service standards if adequate staffing within the Lung Cancer Screening team allows

Possess a working knowledge of respiratory equipment. For example: inhalers, spirometers and compressors

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless referral pathways and continuity of care for individuals identified as needing further interventions

Ensure patient focus remains at the forefront of all decision making in liaison with the Lung Cancer Screening Responsible Accessor and the wider SRM (Screening Review Meeting) and MDT (Multidisciplinary Team)

Ability to provide health promotion and lifestyle advice with referral to stop smoking service

Be a key person in conjunction with the Lung Cancer Screening Responsible Accessor in setting up and running of the new service delivery model through assessment of pathways, planning and evaluation