Job summary
Are you passionate about making a significant impact on lung health within our community? Do you possess exemplary nursing skills and a commitment to early detection of lung cancer? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Targeted Lung Health Check Nurse in the Hampshire area.
Main duties of the job
The Targeted Lung Health Check Project, a pivotal initiative led by NHSE, aims to detect lung cancer at its early stages, thus saving lives and enhancing the well-being of individuals aged between 55 and74, who currently smoke, or have a history of smoking in the past. As a band 6 TLHC Nurse, you will play a crucial role in this nationwide screening program, facilitating early intervention and promoting respiratory health.
Whilst we are primarily seeking nurses in the Hampshire area, we welcome expressions of interest from nurses across the UK. Once an opportunity arises in your area we will be able to reach out to you.
About us
A strong provider in the NHS ecosystem, DMC Healthcare has played a significant role in service delivery for over 50 years, helping to reduce health inequalities. From being at the sharp end of the patient journey into treatment in primary care, to delivering fast, accurate radiology reporting, consultant-led dermatology and insourced endoscopy services, DMC Healthcare remains committed.
Our TRUST values reinforce that what we do is built on strong teamwork, respect for one another and importantly respect for the patient. We take time to listen and understand everyone's needs, were supportive and truly care and whatever we do, we do it together.
DMC takes pride in a diverse workforce, involving a range of talented and knowledgeable experts working together as teams. This includes clinical experts, who constantly strive towards delivering the best patient care, and non-clinical experts and support staff, who revolutionise working methods in the healthcare industry.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities:
1. Perform comprehensive assessments, either remotely via telephone, or face-to-face, examining and evaluating medical history, smoking status, and demographics, to determine the participants eligibility to have a low-dose CT scan for their chest.
2. Deliver exceptional nursing care, including respiratory assessment and smoking cessation advice.
3. Provide health promotion integral to lung health checks, fostering awareness and prevention.
4. Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns promptly and professionally.
5. Manage patients presenting with red flags or potential medical emergencies with precision and efficiency.
6. Maintain IR(ME)R accreditation for referral to low-dose CT scans.
7. Attain and maintain ARTP accreditation for spirometry where required.
8. Collaborate with TLHC teams as needed, working autonomously to ensure seamless patient care.
9. Complete mandatory trainings as required by the TLHC Programme.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
10. Up-to-date registration as an adult registered nurse.
11. Minimum of two years' experience post qualification in a clinical setting.
12. Valid right to work in the UK (visa or settled, pre-settled status if non-UK passport).
13. Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development.
14. Excellent communication skills written, verbal, and listening.
15. Proficient in various IT software packages.
16. Value diversity, operate with integrity, and embrace openness.
17. Willingness to undergo further training to support professional development and meet service needs.
Desirable
18. Ability to travel to hospital trust or mobile CT scan unit etc if required.
19. Respiratory care setting experience.
20. Evidence of detailed patient history taking.