We are looking to expand our Lung Screening Service!

To reach this goal, we are looking for dedicated Registered Nurses to provide a holistic assessment of the patients and their families using clinical judgment, specialist knowledge and excellent interpersonal and communications skills and to represent the views and act as an advocate for patients during the screening process

Travel across the trust footprint is required to support patients and staff at screening locations.

Main duties of the job

Initially, to support the lead assessor nurse working with lead clinicians, program manager and other key stakeholders to establish standard operating procedures, policies and processes to support the effective delivery of the new lung screening service.

The core duties of the role are:

• Provide specialist knowledge and information resources for Multidisciplinary staff, colleagues, patients, and families.
• Ensure cost effective use of resources.
• The post holder, along with the rest of the lung screening team will work to deliver evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• The principal role of the post holder is to work within a high-quality screening service to meet the needs of the patient requiring screening.
• Assist with the flow of patients through the screening program, supporting patients and working within a clinical and non-clinical MDT team.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind we are open and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience at Band 5 or equivalent within the lung, critical care, or cancer specialty
• Experience of undertaking audit and standard setting

Desirable

• Experience of respiratory condition recognition and management
• Research experience
• Experience of clinical teaching / clinical education roles

Knowledge

Essential

• An understanding of the national lung screening programme
• An understanding of national guidance on cancer pathway, specifically within lung.

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC registration - Adult nursing RGN
• Diploma level qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Undergraduate degree
• Non-medical prescribing, or commitment to work towards

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

419-6889587-LSN-CSD