Job summary
This is a very exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to reduce impact of lung cancer for the population in Wales to improve early detection and reduce deaths from lung cancer.
The UK National Screening (UK NSC) recommends targeted screening for lung cancer for people aged 55 to 74 identified as being at high risk of lung cancer. Welsh Government has asked Public Health Wales to establish a small team to undertake the scoping for a national targeted lung cancer screening service for Wales from April 2024.
Main duties of the job
The role will provide the clinical and professional advice to the Programme lead and Consultant in Public Health Screening Division relating to all aspects of respiratory medicine, lung cancer diagnosis and treatment and lung cancer screening. Learning from the Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB lung health check operational pilot will be a key part of the work for planning as well as learning from other UK countries. This role will involve working with multi-disciplinary team of clinical, service and technical specialists to produce high quality deliverables for submission for consideration to Welsh Government.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Lead, Consultant Respiratory Medicine will provide the clinical and professional input to all clinical aspect for the planning of a national targeted lung cancer screening programme. The main tasks of planning work include:
- Outline of the potential benefits and challenges of introducing a targeted lung screening programme in Wales. This to include an assessment of activity, the number of lung cancers identified as well as incidental findings, the number of interventions required and the value of earlier diagnosis.
- The proposed national pathway that will involve clinical engagement, new technology and data and digital considerations based on a once for Wales approach.
- Development of proposed quality assurance metrics for a national targeted lung cancer screening service.
- Assessment of the estimated costs to establish a programme and expected annual running costs including number of staff required, implications for health boards and value for money considerations.
- Consideration of the role and integration of smoking cessation service and anything else that is considered fundamental to a lung screening programme.
- Assessment of how the programme could be phased taking into consideration equity of access across Wales.
- Production of a report on findings and options appraisal for how a national programme can be implemented in Wales for consideration to Welsh Government.
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Clinical Lead, Consultant Respiratory Medicine will provide the clinical and professional input to all clinical aspect for the planning of a national targeted lung cancer screening programme. The main tasks of planning work include:
- Outline of the potential benefits and challenges of introducing a targeted lung screening programme in Wales. This to include an assessment of activity, the number of lung cancers identified as well as incidental findings, the number of interventions required and the value of earlier diagnosis.
- The proposed national pathway that will involve clinical engagement, new technology and data and digital considerations based on a once for Wales approach.
- Development of proposed quality assurance metrics for a national targeted lung cancer screening service.
- Assessment of the estimated costs to establish a programme and expected annual running costs including number of staff required, implications for health boards and value for money considerations.
- Consideration of the role and integration of smoking cessation service and anything else that is considered fundamental to a lung screening programme.
- Assessment of how the programme could be phased taking into consideration equity of access across Wales.
- Production of a report on findings and options appraisal for how a national programme can be implemented in Wales for consideration to Welsh Government.
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a License to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
- FRCS or equivalent
- Affiliation to one of the Royal Colleges
Essential
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining Consultant in Respiratory Medicine.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion within all aspects of Respiratory Medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion within all aspects of Lung Cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to demonstrate competence respiratory interventions
- Demonstrate use of evidence based practice
- Effective advanced communication skills
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Desirable
- Understanding of epidemiology of lung cancer
- Understanding of principles of screening programmes
- Experience of planning or delivering a health service for a defined population
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Honesty, reliability, flexibility and a positive approach to work
- Demonstrates a caring and non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work in partnership with colleagues
- Ability to effectively lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm and ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to effectively organise and prioritise work
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Commitment to delivering excellent services and quality improvement
Desirable
- Enthusiasm and passion to work to establish a new screening programme
- Commitment to improve outcomes and reduce inequity across Wales.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel around Wales, and possibly further afield as required.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a License to practice
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
- FRCS or equivalent
- Affiliation to one of the Royal Colleges
Essential
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining Consultant in Respiratory Medicine.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion within all aspects of Respiratory Medicine
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion within all aspects of Lung Cancer diagnosis and treatment
- Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Ability to demonstrate competence respiratory interventions
- Demonstrate use of evidence based practice
- Effective advanced communication skills
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Desirable
- Understanding of epidemiology of lung cancer
- Understanding of principles of screening programmes
- Experience of planning or delivering a health service for a defined population
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Honesty, reliability, flexibility and a positive approach to work
- Demonstrates a caring and non-judgemental approach to patients and colleagues
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work in partnership with colleagues
- Ability to effectively lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm and ability to work effectively under pressure
- Ability to effectively organise and prioritise work
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Commitment to delivering excellent services and quality improvement
Desirable
- Enthusiasm and passion to work to establish a new screening programme
- Commitment to improve outcomes and reduce inequity across Wales.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel around Wales, and possibly further afield as required.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
