Job overview

The Lung Cancer Screening Programme commences in the Trust in October 2026. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to assist in developing the programme and leading the clinical team to provide excellent care of the participants. The successful candidate will require compassionate communication skills and have experience in a senior role at Band 6 or above.  

This is a senior nursing position within the Trust which will combine clinical, educational and audit, and managerial skills in order to support the lung cancer screening programme within HDFT.

The Lung Cancer Screening programme will enable the early detection of lung cancer in order to save lives by detecting lung cancer at an early stage and offering curative treatment. The position holder will provide support to patients, families and staff caring for them. They will function as a resource and advocate for the speciality. In collaboration with a multi professional team they will influence patient care ensuring patients receive the highest standard of clinical care and access to the full resources of the multiprofessional team in Hospital and community settings.

Main duties of the job

·         To be the link between the screening programme and the clinical teams, until the patient is incorporated into the clinical service. Primarily for patients with an abnormal CT chest result but also for other incidental findings under agreed protocol.

·         To co-ordinate onward referral for patients as appropriate onto a cancer pathway or other specialist service if required.

·         To attend the weekly Screening Review Meetings, present and discuss abnormal results. To take responsibility for ensuring all agreed actions are completed.

·          Identify the specific educational needs of those at risk of lung cancer and their carers so that they are empowered to manage their condition and seek appropriate help and advice.

·          To be known as a resource and provide clinical support throughout the Trust.

·         To provide information, expert nursing advice and emotional practical support to patients with lung cancer and other incidental findings in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

·         To manage own workload, maintain accurate records and statistics as required.

·         Allocating regular time slots for non-clinical work.

·         Demonstrate as an expert practitioner interdisciplinary team working skills, enabling the improvement of holistic patient care with the Trust.

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Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. 

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, HDFT could be the place for you! 

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing – we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. 

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. 
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.  
• All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.