Lung Cancer Screening Healthcare Assistant

at NELFT NHS Foundation Trust  
National Health Service (UK)

Lung Cancer Screening - Healthcare Assistant The targeted lung health programme will enable the early detection of lung cancer in order to save lives by early intervention and will produce a dataset which will be utilised to improve the identification and outcome of individuals with a high risk of developing lung cancer. In particular personal and lifestyle data used to generate lung cancer risk scores and clinical data relating to lung cancer diagnosis will contribute to a greater understanding of early detection methodology, improving future implementation. Responsibilities And Job Demands Broadly Include

  • Carrying out Lung Health Checks
  • Able to take temperatures and measure height and weight
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Use of SystmOne
  • Working closely with clinical team to support patient flow and positive patient experience
  • Participate in Audits
  • Actively engage with understanding the data and working with the service to improve Edit The Below And Add Job Description Our Values 2025 - 2030 Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They Are
  • We are kind.
  • We are respectful.
  • We work together with our communities. These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Starting with NELFT (delete for internal only) NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15%of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,1371 - per annum, pro rata for part time) OR High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,346 and a maximum payment of £2,270 per annum, pro rata for part time) Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. Please See The Attached Job Description And Person Specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications. ADD CONTACT DETAILS FOR CONTACT /. INFORMAL CHATS OR VISITS NAME: Franki Green JOB TITLE: Interim Operational Lead EMAIL: francesca.green@nelft.nhs.uk

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