Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Lung Cancer Screening (LCS) Programme.
The primary aim of the screening programme is to reduce mortality from lung cancer. The LCS nursing team provide lung health checks for participants in Southampton, Lymington, New Forest, Romsey and North Baddesley and Eastleigh aged 55-74, who are or have been smokers, and where required will provide a low dose CT scan.
The LCS nursing team cover telephone and face-to-face clinics which operate Mon – Fri 8.00am to 6.00pm.
The service is delivered from a mobile CT which is currently located at the RSH, along with some of our admin offices.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Your Responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Assist and support the Lung Cancer Screening Programme to deliver an effective and seamless service to participants who are invited for lung health checks.
Support the day to day clinical and administrative responsibilities, ensuring completion of the minimum datasets according to local and national guidance/standards.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
What We’re Looking For
Candidates who are energetic and forward thinking
Excellent communication, decision-making and motivation skills
Able to demonstrate continuing professional development and a strong commitment to developing others.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training Required
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse on relevant part of the register.
- Evidence of ongoing professional and personal development.
Desirable criteria
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Considerable post registration experience within nursing.
- An awareness of NHS Plan, NSF and clinical governance priorities.
Desirable criteria
- Post registration experience within cardiovascular and thoracic
Aptitudes And Skills Required
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills.
- Clear written communication.
- Able to use initiative.
- Experience working with IT systems and IT skills.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of autonomous working.
Special requirements of the post
Essential criteria
- Ability to work across multiple sites within Southampton which may include a mobile unit, community hospital site, UHS site, RSH site or working from home.
- Flexibility to learn and develop within the specialist medicine care group/wider team.
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
