Job summary
THIS VACANCY IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO CURRENT STSFT EMPLOYEES, WORKING WITHIN THE LUNG CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMME TEAM.
We are
seeking to provide Specialist Nurse Lead support within the Lung Cancer
Screening Programme (LCSP) at South Tyneside Hospital. LCSP is a cancer screening programme designed
to screen a cohort of eligible participants aged 55 to 74 years of age who are
current or ex-smokers.
This Leadership role will provide daily operational management to the Nursing team
as well as working closely with the Programme Manager in ensuring that clinical
practice is safe, effective and meets all quality assurance requirements as set
by the national TLHC Programme.
We are seeking to fill the following Post:
1wte Specialist Nurse Lead Band 7 Permanent role.
Due to funding, we welcome applications from nursing staff currently
working within the LCSP Programme only.
All applications must meet the Essential Criteria within the Job description and will undergo a recruitment and selection process to ensure
suitability for the role.
For further information
please contact helen.bone4@nhs.net. Or call 07795 335424 for an informal
discussion.
Main duties of the job
You should be
friendly and approachable and act as a point of contact for any clinical
questions or queries, providing advice and guidance on clinical presentations
and agreeing appropriate actions.
Due to the
specialist nature of the role, you need to have experience in working in a
respiratory clinical setting and have skills and experience to support service
users through complex clinical pathways when screening for lung cancer. You will be able to recognise symptoms which
need urgent intervention and/or referral to A&E or primary care as
appropriate.
You will need
to be confident in leading a team and managing change.
You will
provide daily clinical support to nurses working with the Lung Cancer Screening
Programme (including those working via NHSP).
You will provide
Lung Health Checks to participants, either face-to-face or over the telephone,
deputise for the Lung Cancer Screening Programme Manager, and ensure national
and local performance standards relating to lung cancer screening are met.
You will be responsible for the overall clinical
management of lung cancer screening participants, reporting to Programme
Management, Clinical Director, Consultants and LCSP Director of Programme.
Work in partnership with Respiratory and
Radiology clinical teams and with primary care in ensuring clinical pathways
are managed optimally and safely.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to participants, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A specialist nurse is defined as a qualified nurse whose primary role is to provide care, guidance and support which is based on an advanced level of knowledge to participants, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.
PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of care delivery.
- Relevant experience of the specialism.
- Evidence of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
Desirable
- Experience of co-ordinating care for a caseload of participants.
- Budget management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the Post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist participants to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
- Manual dexterity and up-to-date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc.
- Able to meet travel requirements of the role - to support LCSP sessional work across the wider community).
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Masters level study or equivalent specialist study/experience.
- Degree in Nursing studies or relevant clinical Degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship Certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation, or willingness to complete.
- Qualification in Respiratory, or equivalent relevant experience.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS.
- Experience of care delivery.
- Relevant experience of the specialism.
- Evidence of leading a team.
- Evidence of leading innovation in practice.
- Evidence of leading change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
Desirable
- Experience of co-ordinating care for a caseload of participants.
- Budget management.
- Participation in recruitment and selection process.
- Experience in conducting research and critiquing clinical evidence.
- Experience in implementing quality frameworks.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic IT skills.
- Understanding of contemporary nursing issues.
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
- Knowledge of how to facilitate learning.
- Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of current professional and clinical governance issues.
- Knowledge of research and clinical audit.
- Knowledge and experience of handling complex relationships and interpersonal dynamics.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Practice assessor / practice assessor skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to nursing practices appropriate to the Post.
- Time management.
- Ability to assess, deliver, evaluate and benchmark quality care
Desirable
- Qualification in specialty.
- Resource management skills.
- Counselling and appraisal skills.
Other
Desirable
- Please provide a contact telephone number.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist participants to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary etc.
- Manual dexterity and up-to-date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps etc.
- Able to meet travel requirements of the role - to support LCSP sessional work across the wider community).
Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level NMC registration.
- Masters level study or equivalent specialist study/experience.
- Degree in Nursing studies or relevant clinical Degree or evidence that currently working towards this (UK equivalent).
- Mentorship Certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation, or willingness to complete.
- Qualification in Respiratory, or equivalent relevant experience.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management Course.
- Basic knowledge of financial management.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address
South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust
Harton Lane
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
NE34 0PL
Employer's website
https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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