Job summary
The overall purpose of the North Kirklees Lung Cancer Screening
Programme is to enable the early detection of lung cancer in order to save
lives. North Kirklees has been identified as an area of high disease prevalence
where significant impact can be made from the recognition of early stage lung
cancer & offering curative treatment.
The post holder will be expected to carry out a thorough
lung health assessment using appropriate screening tools, undertake spirometry (full
training provided), general patient observations and health promotion
interventions. Referral as appropriate for low dose CT scanning and to local
smoking cessation services.
Main duties of the job
Below indicates the main competencies required of the post which may
be reviewed in light of the experience and developments within the service. Any
review will be taken in conjunction with the post holder.
Lung Health Check Specific duties:
Work autonomously
Provide nurse led
clinics.
Ability to provide health promotion and brief smoking
cessation advice.
Skills to use screening tools and risk
stratification
Ability to undertake spirometry at ARTP level or
willingness to undertake training.
Knowledge of System 1
Referral for low dose CT scanning
Engage in audit and/or information collection.
About us
Curo Health is a GP federation formed from 27 general practices spanning 4 Primary Care Networks (PCNs) across North Kirklees.
We proudly work together as a community of general practices to help save money, secure investment, strengthen our teams and deliver high quality primary care services at scale such as evening and weekend appointments.
For the people of North Kirklees, our joint approach always aims to create better standards of care, shorter waiting times and faster access to care, right in the heart of our communities where it should be.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overall purpose of the North Kirklees Lung Cancer Screening
Programme is to enable the early detection of lung cancer in order to save
lives. North Kirklees has been identified as an area of high disease prevalence
where significant impact can be made from the recognition of early stage lung
cancer & offering curative treatment.
The post holder will be expected to carry out a thorough
lung health assessment using appropriate screening tools, undertake spirometry (full
training provided), general patient observations and health promotion
interventions. Referral as appropriate for low dose CT scanning and to local
smoking cessation services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overall purpose of the North Kirklees Lung Cancer Screening
Programme is to enable the early detection of lung cancer in order to save
lives. North Kirklees has been identified as an area of high disease prevalence
where significant impact can be made from the recognition of early stage lung
cancer & offering curative treatment.
The post holder will be expected to carry out a thorough
lung health assessment using appropriate screening tools, undertake spirometry (full
training provided), general patient observations and health promotion
interventions. Referral as appropriate for low dose CT scanning and to local
smoking cessation services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge.
Desirable
- -Spirometry training at ARTP level.
- -Respiratory qualification
Experience
Essential
- Nurse Minimum 3 years at Band 5 in the relevant setting
- Evidence of working independently Participating in audit/patient surveys Evidence of managing within a clinical area
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary / interdisciplinary team.
- Awareness of national programme
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda.
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge.
Desirable
- -Spirometry training at ARTP level.
- -Respiratory qualification
Experience
Essential
- Nurse Minimum 3 years at Band 5 in the relevant setting
- Evidence of working independently Participating in audit/patient surveys Evidence of managing within a clinical area
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary / interdisciplinary team.
- Awareness of national programme
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- Awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda.
- Experience of working in a primary care setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
