Lung Cancer Screening Specialist Nurse - Mobile
Full-time
Others
Norwich, NR4 7UY, England
2 weeks ago
As a core member of the team, you will deliver patient-centred care by conducting LHC risk assessments, either virtually or in pe.....
As a core member of the team, you will deliver patient-centred care by conducting LHC risk assessments, either virtually or in person, on mobile units. Your key responsibilities will include: Providing specialist nursing advice and support. Referring patients for Low Dose CT scans following IR(ME)R training and accreditation. Reviewing previous imaging before CT referrals. Working autonomously as well as within a multidisciplinary team. Engaging in audits and data collection. Educating patients and carers, with a focus on health promotion and offer very brief smoking cessation advice and onward referral to local services. Supporting team members and maintaining high standards of care To undertake and promote practice sensitive to the needs of patients and families from multicultural backgrounds. If required, attain and maintain ARTP accreditation to provide micro-spirometry. To work with other healthcare professionals to ensure a seamless pathway for patients Communicate with clinicians as necessary. Ensure the safety of members of the public and staff members visiting the community sites. Contribute to the efficient use and utilisation of resources. Act on clinical findings and act as a resource for escalation within the team in a timely manner. Adhere to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct and associated guidelines. Maintain relevant professional registration. Report any accidents/incidents or ill health, failings in premise equipment or personal protective equipment. To take care of their own safety and others who may be affected by their actions or omissions. Maintain appropriate record, adhering to Nursing and Midwifery Council and the TIC Health guidelines on record keeping. Report clinical and non-clinical incidents through the TIC Health reporting system. Co-operate with their managers to maintain safe systems and safe workplaces. Adhere to TIC Health and Departmental Health and Safety policies and use any equipment or personal protective equipment provided to ensure safety.
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