Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Associate/ Assistant Practitioner

Provide lung health checks consultations via telephone to our eligible population, Monitor health, safety and security of self and others to promote best practice. Maintain and ensure observation of robust quality assurance measures to meet national standards Contribute towards the monitoring standards of care and participate in the improvement of care through audit and research Promote patient and public involvement activities in specialist area leading to service improvement and attend local initiatives particularly to promote Targeted Lung Health Check Service.

Maintain, clear, concise, legible and contemporaneous patient records at all times in line with Trust policy Participate fully in clinical supervision sessions arranged by the Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor. Understand the processes involved in evidence based care and have knowledge of where to obtain evidence. Work collaboratively with the professional agencies to ensure patient needs are met.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patient, cares/relatives and multi-disciplinary teams Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. Actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs Act in ways that support peoples equality, diversity and rights. Undertake specific training / workshop sessions as identified by the department and national team required to undertake the job role Undertake relevant training / workshop sessions as identified on performance review for continuing professional development.

Undertake mandatory training in line with departmental and Trust policies. Develop own skills and knowledge with assistance from others, identifying learning required to undertake the job role Provide information and support to junior or new staff when it will help with their development or help them meet their work demands This job description reflects the need to cultivate the service. It will evolve with the continuing expansion of the service and will be reviewed through mutual agreement between the post holder and the line manager.

Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others Act in ways that support peoples equality, diversity and rights. Awareness of LHCH policies and procedures Comply with all local policies, procedures and guidelines. Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations.

Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities. Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented. Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc. are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to. Identify and assess risks to themselves and others.

Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken. Ensure accidents are reported and recorded. Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety that cannot be affected within their resources Work within own level of professional competency, maintaining knowledge and skills in smoking cessation and tobacco addiction A high level of attention to detail and who works well within set procedures Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others Report and escalate any issues or concern regarding patient care as and when they arise Assist in the evaluation of service delivery, identify areas of improvement and support the initiation of change Support the team to evaluate and improve service provision Assist in the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources within the service.

Understand the principles of motivational interviewing and seek to apply these in all patient interactions Mainta