County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Targeted Lung Health Check Nurse Specialist

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Job summary

The Targeted lung health Check is a new programme designed specifically to target the population of County Durham who may be eligible for CT imaging based on evidence based criteria. This is a national programme looking at identifying early cancers and other incidential findings such as benign nodules, COPD/Emphysema, Coronary artery disease and potential Aortic Aneurysms . The postholder will be required to manage a caseload offering virtual consultations to patients identified as eligble via primary care. There will also be a requirement for data collection and entry.

This is a predominately home based role with minimal requirement to travel across site however this may be required as the role develops.

Main duties of the job

To organise work schedules for yourself and the team (day to day, week to week, month to month-Flexibility required)

Run nurse led telephone clinics assessing patients and escalating any concerns to the team lead

Provide specialist nursing advice

Work autonomously as we all as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Ability to provide health promotion and smoking cessation advice.

Formulation of individualised care pathways with the patient and the carer

Communicate with clinicians as necessary.

Contribute to and support the work of colleagues in the Multi-Disciplinary Team

Support teaching of the multi-disciplinary team to maintain the learning environment.

Demonstrate responsibility for professional development using Personal development Plan Portfolio.

Incorporate health education for health promotion in working practices.

Demonstrate practical application of specialist knowledge.

Identify, collect and participate in the evaluation of information to support multi-disciplinary clinical decision making.

Contribute to dissemination and implementation of evidence based care in the writing of shared guidelines /protocols for care.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Details

Date posted

14 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-24-0522

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrate flexibility and organisation in the workplace with a passion for delivery quality care to a high standard.

Running nurse led telephone clinics assessing patients eligibility for CT scanning based on specific TLHC criteria (from home)

Booking CT scans for those appropriate patients through relevant booking platform and identfying those not eligible and handling appropriately

Liaising with Band 7 for support where needed

Supporting patients with any extra support they may need and trouble shooting where necessary

Promotion of the service using various tools and channels

Working remotely promoting the service when required

Full time position, 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Demonstrate flexibility and organisation in the workplace with a passion for delivery quality care to a high standard.

Running nurse led telephone clinics assessing patients eligibility for CT scanning based on specific TLHC criteria (from home)

Booking CT scans for those appropriate patients through relevant booking platform and identfying those not eligible and handling appropriately

Liaising with Band 7 for support where needed

Supporting patients with any extra support they may need and trouble shooting where necessary

Promotion of the service using various tools and channels

Working remotely promoting the service when required

Full time position, 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday.

Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • NMC Registration

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
  • The ability to work to various time constraints
  • Ability to use computer software to develop and create reports and spreadsheets
  • Ability to deal with confidential issues
  • Ability to maintain accurate records
  • Able to follow trust procedures and policies and work the standard set by the trust
  • Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Data entry/Audit experience
  • Respiratory knowledge and/or lung cancer experience
  • Understanding or experience of adult/child safeguarding
  • Effective organisation and time management skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Diploma plus specialist qualifications/experience within specialist area
  • IT Experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

Desirable

  • Degree in health related subject
  • Respiratory/medical/oncology knowledge
  • IRMER Training

Experience

Essential

  • At least 3 years post registration experience
  • Demonstratable commitment to delivering high quality patient centered care
  • Extended clinic practice underpinned by training supervision and assessment

Desirable

  • Respiratory/medical/oncology experience
  • Research or audit experience

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Occupational health clearance
  • DBS Clearance
  • Capacity to work from home

Desirable

  • Current driving licence if relevant to the role
Person Specification

Statutory Registration

Essential

  • NMC Registration

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
  • The ability to work to various time constraints
  • Ability to use computer software to develop and create reports and spreadsheets
  • Ability to deal with confidential issues
  • Ability to maintain accurate records
  • Able to follow trust procedures and policies and work the standard set by the trust
  • Evidence of good communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Data entry/Audit experience
  • Respiratory knowledge and/or lung cancer experience
  • Understanding or experience of adult/child safeguarding
  • Effective organisation and time management skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Diploma plus specialist qualifications/experience within specialist area
  • IT Experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional and personal development

Desirable

  • Degree in health related subject
  • Respiratory/medical/oncology knowledge
  • IRMER Training

Experience

Essential

  • At least 3 years post registration experience
  • Demonstratable commitment to delivering high quality patient centered care
  • Extended clinic practice underpinned by training supervision and assessment

Desirable

  • Respiratory/medical/oncology experience
  • Research or audit experience

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Occupational health clearance
  • DBS Clearance
  • Capacity to work from home

Desirable

  • Current driving licence if relevant to the role

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Respiratory Nurse Specialist

Michelle Fawdon

M.fawdon@nhs.net

07810527287

Details

Date posted

14 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9439-24-0522

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Supporting documents

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