Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has become available within the be part of the National
Targeted Lung Health Checks Programme for the role of Band 4 Targeted Lung Health
Check Practitioner. The role will be based at Liverpool Heart and Chest
hospital.
The Targeted
Lung Health Check (TLHC) programme will enable the early detection of lung
cancer in order to save lives. Cheshire and Merseyside has been identified as one
of the higher areas of disease prevalence, in which significant impact can be
made from the recognition of early stage lung cancer and offering curative
treatment.
As a Target
Lung Health Check Practitioner, you will actively participate in undertaking
lung health checks for the eligible population, as well as providing health
education and smoking cessation.
The post
holder will be expected to effectively communicate with members of the public
from a variety of different backgrounds and be able to rely on your
organisation skills to meet the requirements of our patients, and to work
collaboratively and cooperatively with the nursing and wider multi-disciplinary
team.
This
is a permanent term post with the Liverpool Heart & Chest (LHCH) and will
be part of the National Targeted Lung Health Checks Programme, which is a key
element of the early diagnosis of cancer and part of the NHS Long Term Plan. You will work closely with nursing, admin and
radiology teams to deliver a whole system approach to improve health outcomes
and reduce inequalities by focussing on lung cancer.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must demonstrate essential requirements from the job description, key elements of this include;
- Undertake training to be able to complete patient assessment, shared decision tool, assessment tools and smoking cessation
- Undertake telephone lung health check appointments to establish risk scores and eligibility for further investigation
- Analytical and judgemental skills Range of facts of situations requiring analysis: deciding on implementation of care programmes where there is a number of options.
- Ability to have effective and compassionate communication and relationship skills, sometimes under complex circumstances
- Work collaboratively with other health professionals to ensure that patients needs are met
- Actively assist in administrative duties when appropriate (appointments, taking telephone queries, helping admin staff)
- Use the expertise and knowledge of professional colleagues, acknowledging the boundaries of different roles
- Ensure onward referral to other relevant care providers ie smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, etc
- Motivate and empower patients to address nicotine addiction by brief intervention
- Involve patients, carers and relatives in the giving of information regarding the project and in the delivery of care
- Exercise judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care in line with the project protocol
About us
As the largest
single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool
Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to
be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist
services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in
the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a
catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North
Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside
these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for
strong performance is important in delivering the best
care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is
underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate
and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
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tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
POST: Targeted Lung Health Check Practitioner
BANDING: Band
4 (Subject to AfC grading)
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Targeted Lung Health Check Nursing Team Leader
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION
POST: Targeted Lung Health Check Practitioner
BANDING: Band
4 (Subject to AfC grading)
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Targeted Lung Health Check Nursing Team Leader
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Access to an effective method of transport and willing to use vehicle in course of duties and be insure appropriately
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare or NHS environment
- Evidence of personal development
- Experience of adopting motivational interviewing techniques in practice
- Evidence of personal development
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients displaying challenging behaviours
- Knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment
- Knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications and cautions
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree or Nurse Associate Qualification or relevant NHS experience at Band 4
- GCSE/equivalent in English and Maths Grade C or above
- Successful completion of the Care Certificate
Desirable
- Current NCSCT Practitioner Certification
Knowlege and Skills
Essential
- Competent IT keyboard and software skills able to use Microsoft suite of programmes, clinical IT systems (eg. Dashboard) and navigate Trust intranet.
- Excellent communication skills and listening skills to develop a rapport and establish an effective therapeutic relationship with patients
- Able to deliver information in professional manner and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Self-motivating, displays an enthusiasm and drive for health improvement
- Good time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to develop and sustain professional interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting.
- Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
Desirable
- Ability to organise stock and resources.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Adherence to Trust Values and Behaviours
- Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of role development and identification of areas to develop
- Is reliable, flexible, adaptable and able to respond to change.
- Is self-aware, able to initiate and manage self-change with support when necessary.
- Ability to identify and respond to own strengths and limitations both personal and professional e.g. seeking guidance and support as necessary.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Access to an effective method of transport and willing to use vehicle in course of duties and be insure appropriately
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare or NHS environment
- Evidence of personal development
- Experience of adopting motivational interviewing techniques in practice
- Evidence of personal development
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients displaying challenging behaviours
- Knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment
- Knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications and cautions
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree or Nurse Associate Qualification or relevant NHS experience at Band 4
- GCSE/equivalent in English and Maths Grade C or above
- Successful completion of the Care Certificate
Desirable
- Current NCSCT Practitioner Certification
Knowlege and Skills
Essential
- Competent IT keyboard and software skills able to use Microsoft suite of programmes, clinical IT systems (eg. Dashboard) and navigate Trust intranet.
- Excellent communication skills and listening skills to develop a rapport and establish an effective therapeutic relationship with patients
- Able to deliver information in professional manner and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Self-motivating, displays an enthusiasm and drive for health improvement
- Good time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to develop and sustain professional interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting.
- Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
Desirable
- Ability to organise stock and resources.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Adherence to Trust Values and Behaviours
- Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of role development and identification of areas to develop
- Is reliable, flexible, adaptable and able to respond to change.
- Is self-aware, able to initiate and manage self-change with support when necessary.
- Ability to identify and respond to own strengths and limitations both personal and professional e.g. seeking guidance and support as necessary.
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).
