Job summary
Are you a compassionate and experienced nurse looking for a fulfilling role in the hospital and healthcare industry? We are seeking a Lead Nurse for our Targeted Lung Health programme to join our dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of our patients.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the delivery of care to patients with lung health issues.
You will facilitate the clinical flow of the Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) lung screening participants that have an abnormality reported on their CT scan and support the delivery of the national optimal lung cancer pathway within Devon, both for screening identified patients and those referred via conventional routes.
We are looking for a team player who is passionate about respiratory health and has strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a nursing role, preferably in a hospital setting and should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions.
This is a 37.5 hours per week fixed term 12 month or secondment opportunity to join our service in the Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists service (covering both the Lung CNS team and Screening program team), helping to provide a service for the care of and ongoing management of patients with Thoracic malignancy.
Main duties of the job
Acts as lead nurse, role model and liaison nurse for all aspects of targeted lung health checks in Torbay
Lead the development of standards of practice taking into consideration evidence based practice, education, training and audit.
Leads and develops standards of care and Trust wide strategies for the delivery of the targeted lung health checks and management of patients in the pathway.
Identifies and develops policies and protocols to support staff in achieving Trust standards and goals. Working with the targeted lung health lead consultant, leads and develops policies and processes across the Trust in relation to delivery of targeted lung health checks. To comply with the Trust's values and expected behaviours
Represent the Trust through attendance and involvement in local and wider Multi-disciplinary Team meetings /SRM meetings with colleagues from both primary and secondary care.
Advocates for patients referred via the Targeted Lung Health programme at the Lung SRM and MDT and ensure further management and referrals are made and communicated with patients and GPs
Participate in Local, Regional and National meetings regarding Targeted Lung health
About us
Why work with us?
This role is crucial to the program as the Lead Nurse will contribute in preparing the SRM by documenting past medical history or scans are well documented and where applicable, contact patients for further referrals or investigations.
You will collaborate with the Respiratory Team, Lead Clinician, and Radiologists to create efficient pathways for patients, reducing the workload on secondary and primary care teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensures the privacy, dignity and confidentiality is maintained in all aspects and levels of communication especially pertaining to patients, carers and staff.
Demonstrates a sensitive and empathetic communication style to build trusting relationships, ensuring patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
Facilitates communication between patients, their relatives and the multi-professional team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders that results in clear responsibilities being identified and ensures that care is delivered both effectively and efficiently.
Actively involves patients, their relatives and carers in their treatment and self management.
Communicates highly sensitive/difficult information and subsequently supports patients, relatives, carers and colleagues as appropriate. Imparts distressing news to patient/relatives in considerate and professional manner.
Communicates proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment/discharge plans of patients and ensures accurate records are maintained by self and all other staff.
To act with professionalism and integrity being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.
To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
To be honest and learn from mistakes and help create a no blame culture were people feel able to share and learn
To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and work collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of the department
Acknowledge that you need to continually deliver greater value to customers
Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness
Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued
To assist the nurse lead with interviews and selection of nursing staff as required and build and maintain a skilled, cohesive supportive and effective team
To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that work methods do not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional persons visiting /working at the Trust
- Furthermore, you will work within the Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist (CNS) team gaining valuable skills and experience. You will workclosely with key stakeholders this role will be central to the delivery and successful implementation of the screening program and the optimal pathway.
- You will have clinical oversight of patients on the screening pathway and be responsible for facilitating onward referrals as recommended at the Screening Review Meeting (SRM); the role will be supported by a TLHC Navigator and the Responsible Assessor/Lead nurse for the programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensures the privacy, dignity and confidentiality is maintained in all aspects and levels of communication especially pertaining to patients, carers and staff.
Demonstrates a sensitive and empathetic communication style to build trusting relationships, ensuring patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
Facilitates communication between patients, their relatives and the multi-professional team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders that results in clear responsibilities being identified and ensures that care is delivered both effectively and efficiently.
Actively involves patients, their relatives and carers in their treatment and self management.
Communicates highly sensitive/difficult information and subsequently supports patients, relatives, carers and colleagues as appropriate. Imparts distressing news to patient/relatives in considerate and professional manner.
Communicates proactively with all staff on the clinical condition and treatment/discharge plans of patients and ensures accurate records are maintained by self and all other staff.
To act with professionalism and integrity being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.
To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive
To be honest and learn from mistakes and help create a no blame culture were people feel able to share and learn
To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and work collaboratively with colleagues inside and outside of the department
Acknowledge that you need to continually deliver greater value to customers
Be honest about your biggest challenges and create a culture of curiosity and openness
Help to develop and foster a learning environment where feedback is welcomed and valued
To assist the nurse lead with interviews and selection of nursing staff as required and build and maintain a skilled, cohesive supportive and effective team
To work within infection control guidelines to ensure that work methods do not constitute a risk of infection either to the healthcare professional persons visiting /working at the Trust
- Furthermore, you will work within the Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist (CNS) team gaining valuable skills and experience. You will workclosely with key stakeholders this role will be central to the delivery and successful implementation of the screening program and the optimal pathway.
- You will have clinical oversight of patients on the screening pathway and be responsible for facilitating onward referrals as recommended at the Screening Review Meeting (SRM); the role will be supported by a TLHC Navigator and the Responsible Assessor/Lead nurse for the programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult
- Current registration with NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Proven experience at Band 5
- BSc Hons Healthcare/nursing or willingness to undertake
- Relevant Nursing experience, and Audit or research experience
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification/training supplementary qualifications to Degree level
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- Leadership Course attendance/qualification
- Previous Respiratory Nursing experience
- Qualification in advanced communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult
- Current registration with NMC
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Proven experience at Band 5
- BSc Hons Healthcare/nursing or willingness to undertake
- Relevant Nursing experience, and Audit or research experience
Desirable
- Post Registration qualification/training supplementary qualifications to Degree level
- Teaching or mentorship qualification
- Leadership Course attendance/qualification
- Previous Respiratory Nursing experience
- Qualification in advanced 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).
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.
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).
