Job summary
NHS England is launching a
national Lung Cancer Screening Programme (previously named Targeted Lung Health
Checks) to improve early lung cancer detection in areas with high prevalence.
This programme invites at-risk patients for a Lung Health Check (LHC) risk
assessment, with higher-risk individuals offered a low-dose CT scan. The
primary goal is to enhance early-stage diagnosis and improve survival rates.
TIC Health is proud to be delivering the Lung Cancer Screening Programme across
Norfolk and Waveney in partnership with the NHS, beginning early next year.
In this key role, you will
contribute directly to delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service. This
includes conducting effective Lung Health Check (LHC) risk assessments to
support patients throughout the screening process.
LHCs will be conducted on
mobile clinics based in various community locations within Norfolk and Waveney.
These risk assessments identify high-risk patients who may need a low-dose CT
scan, with the programme aiming to diagnose one case of lung cancer each day of
screening.
This role also involves
supporting patients and making referrals for CT scans as needed.
Join TIC Health at an exciting
time, as we expand our lung cancer screening programmes across England,
positively impacting lives through early detection.
Main duties of the job
This role is essential to delivering a high-quality, effective lung cancer screening programme aimed at early diagnosis of lung cancer and other lung diseases.
As a key member of our team, you will provide patient-centred care by conducting Lung Health Check (LHC) risk assessments with mobile clinics in community settings in Norfolk and Waveney. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Delivering specialist nursing advice and support.
- Referring patients for Low Dose CT scans, following IR(ME)R training and accreditation.
- Reviewing prior imaging records before making CT referrals.
- Operating both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Participating in audits and data collection activities to ensure programme quality.
- Educating patients and carers on health promotion, offering brief smoking cessation advice, and referring to local services as needed.
- If required, attain and maintain ARTP accreditation to provide micro-spirometry.
- Supporting team members and upholding high standards of patient care.
- Providing culturally sensitive care that meets the diverse needs of patients and families.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless patient care pathway.
- Communicating effectively with clinicians as required.
About us
TIC Health
Since 2018, TIC Health has
proudly partnered with the NHS to deliver managed imaging services, including
mobile CT, MRI, and mammography. With a state-of-the-art fleet of over 30
mobile and modular imaging systems, TIC provides high-quality, accessible
imaging solutions across the UK and Europe. By investing in the latest CT
technology, TIC designs mobile units that prioritise patient comfort and
improve service efficiency.
In addition to imaging, TIC
Health offers a range of medical services, including GP clinics and cardiac
screening, and will soon launch educational programmes to support healthcare
professionals development. TIC is committed to advancing healthcare
accessibility and quality, making a lasting impact on patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a core member of the team, you will deliver
patient-centred care by conducting LHC risk assessments, either virtually or in
person, on mobile units.
Your key responsibilities will
include:
- Providing specialist nursing advice
and support.
- Referring patients for Low Dose CT
scans following IR(ME)R training and accreditation.
- Reviewing previous imaging before CT
referrals.
- Working autonomously as well as within
a multidisciplinary team.
- Engaging in audits and data
collection.
- Educating patients and carers, with a
focus on health promotion and offer very brief smoking cessation advice and
onward referral to local services.
- Supporting team members and
maintaining high standards of care
- To undertake and promote practice
sensitive to the needs of patients and families from multicultural
backgrounds.
- If required, attain and maintain ARTP
accreditation to provide micro-spirometry.
- To work with other healthcare
professionals to ensure a seamless pathway for patients
- Communicate with clinicians as necessary.
- Ensure the safety of members of the public and staff
members visiting the community sites.
- Contribute to the efficient use and utilisation of
resources.
- Act on clinical findings and act as a
resource for escalation within the team in a timely manner.
- Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery
Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and associated guidelines.
- Maintain relevant professional registration.
- Report any accidents/incidents or ill health, failings in
premise equipment or personal protective equipment.
- To take care of their own safety and others who may be affected by their
actions or omissions.
- Maintain appropriate record, adhering to Nursing and
Midwifery Council and the TIC Health guidelines on record keeping.
- Report clinical and
non-clinical incidents through the TIC Health reporting system.
- Co-operate with their managers to maintain safe systems and safe
workplaces.
- Adhere to TIC Health and
Departmental Health and Safety policies and use any equipment or personal
protective equipment provided to ensure safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a core member of the team, you will deliver
patient-centred care by conducting LHC risk assessments, either virtually or in
person, on mobile units.
Your key responsibilities will
include:
- Providing specialist nursing advice
and support.
- Referring patients for Low Dose CT
scans following IR(ME)R training and accreditation.
- Reviewing previous imaging before CT
referrals.
- Working autonomously as well as within
a multidisciplinary team.
- Engaging in audits and data
collection.
- Educating patients and carers, with a
focus on health promotion and offer very brief smoking cessation advice and
onward referral to local services.
- Supporting team members and
maintaining high standards of care
- To undertake and promote practice
sensitive to the needs of patients and families from multicultural
backgrounds.
- If required, attain and maintain ARTP
accreditation to provide micro-spirometry.
- To work with other healthcare
professionals to ensure a seamless pathway for patients
- Communicate with clinicians as necessary.
- Ensure the safety of members of the public and staff
members visiting the community sites.
- Contribute to the efficient use and utilisation of
resources.
- Act on clinical findings and act as a
resource for escalation within the team in a timely manner.
- Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery
Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and associated guidelines.
- Maintain relevant professional registration.
- Report any accidents/incidents or ill health, failings in
premise equipment or personal protective equipment.
- To take care of their own safety and others who may be affected by their
actions or omissions.
- Maintain appropriate record, adhering to Nursing and
Midwifery Council and the TIC Health guidelines on record keeping.
- Report clinical and
non-clinical incidents through the TIC Health reporting system.
- Co-operate with their managers to maintain safe systems and safe
workplaces.
- Adhere to TIC Health and
Departmental Health and Safety policies and use any equipment or personal
protective equipment provided to ensure safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Provide clinical judgement, and decision making in clinical practice.
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, and that of the team.
- An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS and cancer care.
- A knowledgeable Clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice.
- Excellent IT skills Possess a working knowledge of respiratory equipment e.g. inhalers, spirometers.
- Involvement in the services, service improvement, implementation of new or other healthcare changes.
- Experience of developing patient information material.
- Understanding of health inequalities.
- Knowledge of the lung cancer pathway,
- Respiratory nursing experience.
- Participation in audits Able to assess and complete risk assessments-works with the team to put plans in place to mitigate this.
- Works within scope of practice and adheres to nursing code of conduct.
- Adheres to evidence-based practice, guidelines, and policies. Understanding of audit and compliance
Desirable
- Knowledge of the lung cancer pathway.
- Respiratory nursing experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner.
- Provide clinical judgement, and decision making in clinical practice.
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload, and that of the team.
- An understanding of current issues relating to the NHS and cancer care.
- A knowledgeable Clinician with the ability to apply evidence-based practice.
- Excellent IT skills Possess a working knowledge of respiratory equipment e.g. inhalers, spirometers.
- Involvement in the services, service improvement, implementation of new or other healthcare changes.
- Experience of developing patient information material.
- Understanding of health inequalities.
- Knowledge of the lung cancer pathway,
- Respiratory nursing experience.
- Participation in audits Able to assess and complete risk assessments-works with the team to put plans in place to mitigate this.
- Works within scope of practice and adheres to nursing code of conduct.
- Adheres to evidence-based practice, guidelines, and policies. Understanding of audit and compliance
Desirable
- Knowledge of the lung cancer pathway.
- Respiratory nursing experience
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
