Lung Cancer Screening Clinical Nurse Manager & Responsible Assessor

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Rugby is seeking an experienced LCS Nursing Manager & Responsible Assessor to manage the nursing team and oversee lung cancer screening processes. The successful candidate will work closely with clinicians, ensure adherence to quality standards, and provide leadership and training to staff. Key responsibilities include clinical auditing, interdepartmental liaising, and managing patient flow. This is an opportunity to join a healthcare provider recognized for its commitment to excellence and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in leadership roles within a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of lung cancer screening protocols and clinical governance.
• Experience in conducting clinical audits and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the LCS nursing team and manage screening review meetings.
• Collaborate with responsible clinicians and radiologists.
• Oversee educational and training provisions for identified staff.
• Manage clinical audits following LCS quality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical governance

Education and training provision

Clinical auditing

Conflict resolution

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

Overview

The Lung Cancer Screening Programme (LCS) is designed to enable early detection of lung cancer, improving patient outcomes and saving lives. With approval from the National Screening Committee, the programme is set to be implemented nationwide by 2028/29.

This programme targets individuals aged 55–74 with a history of smoking who are registered with participating GP practices. Patients are assessed for lung cancer risk through telephone screening using an accredited risk assessment tool. Advanced systems identify high‑risk individuals, who are then scheduled for low‑dose CT scans, enabling early detection and better treatment options.

The LCS Nursing Manager & Responsible Assessor will work alongside and support our experienced LCSNM to oversee the effective management of the LCS nursing team and screening review meetings (SRM). You will have direct line‑management responsibility for our LCS nursing team.

As the programme’s joint Responsible Assessor (RA), you will collaborate closely with responsible clinicians and radiologists from the local trusts within a robust clinical governance structure.

Secondment & Eligibility

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates. If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Responsibilities

• A knowledgeable team leader and resource for staff, advising on national LCS, local and Trust policy and procedures/guidelines, ensuring that clinical governance is embedded in practice. Will support staff and users in service and policy development within a defined area/specialty.
• Responsible for identifying and assessing complex clinical and non‑clinical issues, implementing resolutions and monitoring/auditing outcomes.
• Responsible for interdepartmental/organisational and liaison with partners activities including HR; complaints; appraisal; incident management, pathway management on a regular basis and ensuring patient flow within the set trajectories and targets.
• Responsible for education and training provision of identified staff groups, within defined areas.
• Regularly manage expected and unexpected clinical events.
• As RA you are responsible for the leadership of the process to select and assess the individual cases for entry into the programme, the Lung Health Check (LHC) and any prior risk assessment for lung cancer.
• You will lead and chair meetings including the nursing & team meeting and quality assurance meetings, sharing key learnings and implementing necessary improvement.
• You will conduct clinical audits in accordance with LCS quality standards and focus on areas identified for improvement.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high‑quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Caspar Lisle-Pourzyaie
Job title: Operations Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 024 7696 9290