Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 23 months (23 months)
- Hours
- Part time - 18.75 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
- Job ref
- 176-F-6973285
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Lung Cancer Screening Responsible Assessor - Peterborough
Band 7
Job overview
This leadership role will encompass:
• Clinical assessment, treatment, care, and support of patients at all stages of their pathway
• Information and support to patients, families, and carers
• Clinical support of senior nursing and medical staff in decisions regarding care and treatment plans.
• Working closely with the Respiratory and Oncology medical and nursing teams.
*** Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration or UK nursing students awaiting their PIN as we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
Main duties of the job
- To coordinate the LCS service at an operational level ensuring the efficient running of the service, effective communication, and dissemination of information, working closely with the commissioners to ensure effective service delivery.
w Provide relevant accurate data to the commissioning group to meet KPIs.
w Report to the operational lead and commissioners to develop and raise the profile of LCS service.
w To represent LCS service on relevant management and service development committees within the directorates in conjunction with the manager.
w To provide high quality Audit and regular reports back to the commissioning group on all aspects of the service.
w To have regular coordination meetings with the team
w To ensure that all performance information identified as necessary is collected according to the timescales required.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and person specification. Any questions please contact Zara Ball, Lead Cancer Nurse via [email protected]
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Valid NMC registration
- Degree in Adult Nursing or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Masters Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice
- Advanced Communication skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Up to date evidence of 4 Pillars of Practice
- Good understanding of TLHC
- Experience of service and practice development
- Experience of multi professional working in an acute trust
Desirable criteria
- Background in working with cancer patients
- Background in respiratory nursing/screening programmes
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- Working with commissioners and external stakeholders
- Organise and prioritise work schedule, confident in working autonomously
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Zara Ball
- Job title
- Lead Cancer Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07800874813
- Additional information
Zara Ball - Lead Cancer Nurse - [email protected]
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