Job summary
Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity until 31/3/27
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated nurse to join our Lung Screening Programme as the Lead Nurse Assessor.
This is a pivotal leadership position supporting the delivery and development of the regional lung screening service at NNUH, part of the East of England Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) network.
As the successful candidate, you will:
- Play a key role in improving early detection of lung cancer and other respiratory conditions, reducing health inequalities and supporting patients through screening, assessment and follow-up.
- Provide leadership and management of the day-to-day running of the service, working collaboratively with radiology, respiratory medicine, primary care, community teams and regional screening partners.
- Liaise directly with Acute colleagues and co-ordinate the MDT meetings required to keep the flow of patient care effective between all providers.
The NNUH lung cancer service is led by Dr Russell Phillips, a Nurse Consultant, and a team of experienced clinical nurse specialists.
Main duties of the job
Key aspects of the role include:
- Clinical expertise and patient care
- Care coordination and navigation.
- Leadership and service development
- Advanced communication and psychosocial support
- Professional development and governance
- Research and evidence-based practice
The post will include coordination of the service being delivered across multiple locations in line with local CT scanning capacity and patient choice, team leading and coordinating staff duties, ordering, lead for health and safety, the day-to-day link with our GP colleagues and community teams, Business Intelligence and Operational Lead. They will also be required to represent the service at appropriate meetings within the Trust and to promote the service to the wider health community.
Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Interview date: 9th December 2025
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
1. The Post holder will be the main clinical contact for the day to day running of the Target Lung Health Checks Programme
Ensuring safe and effective practice
2. To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload in the day-to-day allocation of work.
3. To deputise when required in the operational leads absence and when required to delegate appropriately to other team members.
4. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling.
5. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
6. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing, and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.
7. Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the speciality of screening in respiratory medicine in relation to the assessment, care and management of patients with respiratory conditions.
8. Provide specialist, expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers/relatives.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
1. The Post holder will be the main clinical contact for the day to day running of the Target Lung Health Checks Programme
Ensuring safe and effective practice
2. To be responsible for organising and prioritising own and others workload in the day-to-day allocation of work.
3. To deputise when required in the operational leads absence and when required to delegate appropriately to other team members.
4. To have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them, particularly administration of medicine and moving and handling.
5. To be responsible for providing accurate records of information required by the Trust for audit purposes.
6. To ensure effective risk management at team level by accident/incident reporting, assessing, and controlling risk and ensuring residual risks are added to the Trust register.
7. Demonstrate advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the speciality of screening in respiratory medicine in relation to the assessment, care and management of patients with respiratory conditions.
8. Provide specialist, expert clinical knowledge to clinical colleagues, patients and carers/relatives.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN (level 1) or equivalent AHP registration
- Evidence of relevant post registration study
Desirable
- MSc level or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience with proven experience in specialist field
- Experience of change management and service development
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex/sensitive/technical information, clearly, succinctly and with empathy in a variety of settings
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN (level 1) or equivalent AHP registration
- Evidence of relevant post registration study
Desirable
- MSc level or working towards
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience with proven experience in specialist field
- Experience of change management and service development
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate complex/sensitive/technical information, clearly, succinctly and with empathy in a variety of settings
Attitude & Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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).
