Lung Cancer Screening Clinical Nurse Specialist

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

The closing date is 06 May 2025

Job summary

The overall purpose of the Lung Cancer Screening Programme is to enable the early detection of lung cancer in order to save lives. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and the Thames Valley Cancer Alliance has identified high disease and smoking prevalence areas within Buckinghamshire where a significant impact can be made from detecting early stage lung cancer.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to be accessible, responsive, and provide specialist knowledge and care to the patient (and their carers where applicable). They will support community and secondary care colleagues in the effective management of patients with clinical responsibility for a defined patient group. The post holder will be able to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards, objectives and targets are met. It is expected that the post holder will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

22 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IM7124066

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

VALUES

Essential

Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Registered Nurse
Current Professional Registration
Willing to undergo further training and development if necessary

Desirable

Evidence of relevant CPD
Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Professional clinical experience in appropriate specialty
Ability to successfully manage people and change
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team

Desirable

Developed communication skills
Advanced communication skills course (desirable)

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent telephone manner
Able to impart knowledge and skills to others effectively
Excellent organisational/ prioritising skills
Ability to respond to changing prioritises and conflicting demands on time in a calm and effective manner
Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality
Ability to interpret and execute a wide range of Trust administrative policies and procedures
Good understanding of IT and technology
Flexible team member to meet the needs of the post
Able to deal with situations tactfully
Work on own initiative and as part of a team
Meets deadlines under pressure
Assertive and adaptable
Good organisational skills
Professional manner
Decision maker
Calm and objective

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to cover other working areas within Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust

Person Specification

VALUES

Essential

Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Registered Nurse
Current Professional Registration
Willing to undergo further training and development if necessary

Desirable

Evidence of relevant CPD
Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Professional clinical experience in appropriate specialty
Ability to successfully manage people and change
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team

Desirable

Developed communication skills
Advanced communication skills course (desirable)

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent telephone manner
Able to impart knowledge and skills to others effectively
Excellent organisational/ prioritising skills
Ability to respond to changing prioritises and conflicting demands on time in a calm and effective manner
Understanding of the importance of patient confidentiality
Ability to interpret and execute a wide range of Trust administrative policies and procedures
Good understanding of IT and technology
Flexible team member to meet the needs of the post
Able to deal with situations tactfully
Work on own initiative and as part of a team
Meets deadlines under pressure
Assertive and adaptable
Good organisational skills
Professional manner
Decision maker
Calm and objective

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to cover other working areas within Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).