Staff Nurse - Lung Cancer Screening

Staff Nurse - Lung Cancer Screening

The closing date is 04 March 2026

Dorset County Hospital is recruiting a registered nurse to work with Dorset's Lung Cancer Screening Service, a programme that invites participants aged 55–74 who smoke or have smoked to undergo a lung health check. This role supports the set up and implementation of a pan‑Dorset Lung Cancer Screening Programme.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

The main duties of the role include:

• Assess participants' eligibility and carry out the national risk assessment.
• Clearly explain the programme to patients in a way they can understand.
• Manage the participant list and maintain accurate records in Excel and Trust‑wide systems.
• Communicate with patients about appointments and procedural information, ensuring they understand preparation and the importance of early diagnostic appointments.
• Work closely with the Lung Cancer Screening team and nurses to ensure clinical queries are handled by the clinical team.
• Liaise with the responsible Radiologist, Consultants and Lead Nurse/Co‑ordinators to keep patients on the correct pathway for follow‑ups.
• Maintain and update personal data on patient tracker lists.
• Request CT scans appropriately.
• Refer relevant participants to the Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist team.
• Document findings and escalations appropriately.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients and on the inclusive culture we create for our staff. Our mission is to work in partnership to provide high‑quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

We understand that some applicants may use AI tools to prepare their application materials. While this is not discouraged, all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences.

UKVI Sponsorship:
This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) describes this role in detail. Please read them and explain how your experience matches the specification.

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All staff must embody the Trust values of Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and Excellence.

• Registered Nurse / Nursing Degree.
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate study or equivalent knowledge.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

• Minimum 3 years at Band 5 in the relevant setting.
• Evidence of working independently.
• Experience in audit/patient surveys.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team.
• Awareness of relevant national and local targets / NSF Frameworks.
• Evidence of relevant CPD.
• Awareness of the Clinical Governance agenda.

• Evidence of decision making in clinical practice, care and programme management, clinical practice development and research participation.
• Analytical and judgemental skills.
• Planning – straightforward issues.
• Problem solving.
• Effective communication.
• Ability to work independently.
• Car owner/driver willing to travel within the remit of the service.
• Flexible to meet the needs of the post.
• Ability to work under pressure; manage stress.

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.