Targeted Lung Health Check Responsible Officer

Department Cancer Services

Band 7 �43,742 - �50,056 Per annum pro rata

Hours: 15 hrs per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Nurse to join our Cancer services department working with our Lung Cancer service managing rapid assessment and acute treatment pathways. The post holder will also be a Responsible Officer for Lung health Checks, coordinating the service at an operational level ensuring the efficient running of the service.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with demonstrable good clinical experience within this field who is able to function well in a team as well as under their own initiative and who can respond to changing service priorities with this patient group.

You will deliver and support high standards of clinical care both as a direct care giver and indirectly through the support and education of the wider workforce.

This rapidly expanding modern and busy unit offers many training opportunities for their staff. This developing service is supported by a forward thinking & supportive Management Team, Nurse Specialists, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Palliative Care Team & Macmillan Information and Support Centre.

We firmly believe in holistic care, complementary therapy, clinical psychology and Citizen Advice Bureau all have clinics in the unit. We also offer carers and patient support groups.

Interview Date: w/c 1st July 2024

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the work of Lung cancer nursing across the hospital.

This leadership role will encompass:

• Clinical assessment, treatment, care, and support of patients at all stages of their pathway
• Information and support to patients, families, and carers
• Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans

It is expected that the individual will be: an expert practitioner in nursing with a high level of clinical credibility the ability to establish close working relationships with senior nurses and medical staff the ability to influence policy and practice.

The post holder will work closely with the Respiratory and oncology medical and nursing teams.

About us

Our staff are the happiest NHS staff MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible workingopportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

Demonstrates an in depth understanding of the ethical, moral, and legal issues in caring for patients with cancer.

Demonstrates an in depth understanding of the ethical, moral, and legal issues in caring for patients with cancer.

Professional role

Undertakes assessment and treatment of patients with Lung cancer.

Makes judgements involving complex facts or situations which will require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options in order to reach the best decision with an individual patient.

Planning and organisation

Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of procedures and policies related to the care of Lung cancer patients.

Actively participates in external networks and attends events on behalf of the hospital.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Degree or Diploma

Desirable

• MSPP/ENB998 or equivalent teaching/mentorship qualification
• Post-graduate Lung cancer module or equivalent
• Master's degree or working towards
• Independent nurse prescriber or working towards
• Lung cancer/respiratory qualification
• Advanced communication skills training

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience at band 6 or 7 in respiratory and lung cancer care
• Experience of leading and developing clinical practice

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent management skills of self and others
• Have a good insight into self on others and vice versa.
• Ability to facilitate the management of change.
• Computer skills

Desirable

• Car driver

Personal and people development

Essential

• Ability to be flexible, to have flair and initiative and be able to work in a team.
• Motivated / positive - self-directed and committed.
• Professional image
• Meets essential qualification & experience.
• Ability to organize, priorities and coordinate work.

Communication

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and people at all levels
• Flexible approach to work
• Good listener
• Team player
• Ability to manage stressful situations, raise clinical issues and work independently to ensure the patients' needs are being met.
• Ability to manage and motivate self and others.

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

W72088 Lung Health Checks (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

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