The overall purpose of the Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) Programme is to enable the early detection of lung cancer in order to save lives. UCLH and NCL Cancer Alliance has identified high disease and smoking prevalence areas within NCL where a significant impact can be made from detecting early stage lung cancer.

We are looking for dynamic, values led and nurses, to be involved in this new service, working as a team of nurses across 2 sites screening the public for lung cancer.

The successful candidates are expected to work in both clinic sites at Mortimer Market and Finchley Memorial Hospital and will report to the senior staff nurse for the TLHC service.

Main duties of the job

If you are ready for the challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a unique service as it moves from a research pilot to a national screening program.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented at a senior level within the organisation.

About us

If you are ready for the challenge, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a unique service as it moves from a research pilot to a national screening program.

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented at a senior level within the organisation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register

Desirable

• Relevant Teaching course
• NVQ assessor (FO)**

Experience

Essential

• Up to 6 months post-registration
• Passed Foundation gateway Level

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrates awareness of the importance of working as part of a multi disciplinary team.
• Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats

Personal And People Development

Essential

• Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF maintains updated Portfolio

Quality

Essential

• Demonstrates understanding of principles of Clinical Governance, e.g. Risk Management, audit & quality

Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs

Essential

• Articulates reasons for desire to work in this clinical areas
• Committed to providing safe, effective and timely patient-centred care in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct and Trust Core standards

People management

Essential

• Takes charge of ward in absence of senior staff
• Able to develop awareness of resource and risk management issues within boundaries of role

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UCLH

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

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309-UCLH-NAT-3275