Contract
Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 31/3/27**
About the role
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated nurse to join our Lung Screening Programme as the Lead Nurse Assessor. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving early detection of lung cancer and other respiratory conditions, reducing health inequalities and supporting patients through screening, assessment and follow-up.
Organisational context
This is a pivotal leadership position supporting the delivery and development of the regional lung screening service at NNUH, part of the East of England Targeted Lung Health Check network. We support flexible working patterns, combining hybrid on‑site working with the option to work from home.
The NNUH lung cancer service is led by Dr Russell Phillips, a Nurse Consultant, and a team of experienced clinical nurse specialists.
Key Aspects Of The Role
* Clinical expertise and patient care
* Care coordination and navigation.
* Leadership and service development
* Advanced communication and psychosocial support
* Professional development and governance
* Research and evidence-based practice
Responsibilities
You will liaise directly with Acute colleagues and co‑ordinate the MDT meetings required to keep the flow of patient care effective between all providers. The post will include coordination of the service being delivered across multiple locations in line with local CT scanning capacity and patient choice, team leading and coordinating staff duties, ordering, lead for health and safety, the day‑to‑day link with our GP colleagues and community teams, Business Intelligence and Operational Lead. You will also represent the service at appropriate meetings within the Trust and promote the service to the wider health community.
Benefits
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
* On‑site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On‑site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
About the Trust
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first‑class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
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