Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Practitioner

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool

Immediately

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Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Manage referral of patients who are identified as having a clinical requirement and identifying when a patient requires medical attention.
Understand the management of patients undergoing a worsening of their condition utilising a recognised pathway for referral if appropriate.
Develop clinical skills in history taking, clinical examination, assessment and/or treatment of respiratory disease.
Involve patients, carers and relatives in the giving of information regarding the project.
Impart specialist knowledge, advice and support to colleagues, patients, carers, and relatives where appropriate.
Use the expertise and knowledge of professional colleagues, acknowledging the boundaries of different roles.
Undertake training to be able to complete patient assessment, shared decision tool and facilitate appropriate ongoing referrals.
Demonstrate effective and compassionate communication, sometimes under complex circumstances.
Provide sensitive, complex information to patients, carers, relatives, and professionals regarding the project.
Proactively manage a referral, tracking and outcome process for CT scans and other tests.
Ensure onward referral to other relevant care providers (e.g., smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, etc.).
Understand the processes involved in evidence-based care and know where to obtain evidence.
Work collaboratively with professional agencies to ensure patient needs are met.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, carers/relatives, and multi-disciplinary teams.
Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs.
All employees are individually responsible for the prevention and control of infection within their own area.
Attend Infection Control Induction training and mandatory Infection Control training.
Follow all Trust policies, procedures, and guidelines relating to Infection Control.
Adhere to the relevant Code of Practice of NMC.
Exercise judgement, discretion, and decision-making in clinical care in line with the project protocol.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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