Lead Lung Nodule Service Navigator (Nurse / Radiographer)

The role will, work as part of the Pulmonary Nodule Navigation Team within Radiology and Respiratory Medicine, carrying out specific responsibilities commensurate with the grade. To be the point of contact for patients referred to the lung nodule service. To manage the follow-up database of patients and ensure that new referrals and follow-ups are organised and managed in a timely manner. To contribute to a working environment in which patients can obtain optimum care To work within a multidisciplinary team within the radiology and respiratory teams The triage of new referrals. Making a management plan based on guidelines or after discussion with a senior clinician. Communicate and arrange follow-up for the patient via letter or telephone call. Ensuring appropriate handover to the Respiratory Early Diagnostics Service if the patient is suspected of having an early lung cancer- again done with clinician support.Working for our organisation Churchill Radiology Department: The radiology Department is within the Cancer and Haematology Centre, opened in 2009. Primarily, we provide imaging services across the specialities found on site: Oncology, Radiotherapy, Breast, Renal, Urology, Transplantation, Chest Medicine, upper and lower GI, Head and Neck, Haematology and Infectious Diseases. We have 2 CT scanners, one 64 slice GE CT scanner and one 256 Slice GE CT Scanner with a 3rd CT scanner currently being installed. We cover all types of scanning in CT this includes cardiac, pneumocolons, orthopaedic and all various CT guided interventional procedures including microwave ablations. The Churchill Radiology department also has a 10 bed Day Case Unit which supports interventional imaging across the department, including the admission, recovery and discharge of patients undergoing a variety of diagnostic and treatment procedures. The department also includes 2 GE MRI Scanners, a 1.5T and 3T, 2 flat plate interventional rooms, 2 PET/CT scanners, 2 Gamma Camera's including SPECT CT, 4 ultrasound rooms, a Lithotripsy unit and 5 DR GE Definium 8000 rooms. Other specialist techniques include Hyperpolarised Xenon Imaging, High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound and SIRTS. Opportunities are available for personal and professional development and commitment to an out of hours and weekend service is required., Provide a constant point of contact, provide advice, support and information for all patients referred to the LNS Triage and manage new referrals according to the guidelines Keep up to date with follow-up patients. Think about innovation in diagnosis and supporting colleagues with utilising new software packages to aid management and diagnosis Ensure timely referral to the lung cancer pathway if clinically indicated To relate to all patients with understanding and care, respecting their privacy and dignity to provide a caring and confidential service. To be able to use the departmental Radiology Information System, Computerised Radiography system and the Picture Archiving Communication System following training. To manage own workload and organise departmental workload when necessary. To undertake the departmental and Trust induction Programme. To adhere to all Trust policies including Health & Safety Regulations, COSHH Regulations, and the Data Protection Act. To comply with all radiation protection policies such as IR(ME)R the Code of Practice for the Protection of Persons against Ionising Radiations arising from Medical and Dental use and the IRR 99 Regulations. To adhere to safe systems of work with regard to manual handling. To be aware of all Quality Control procedures with the department, including Quality Assurance testing for image quality and equipment safety, and to perform clinical audits within the department. To participate in the Department and Directorate Audit and Clinical Governance Programs To undertake any reasonable further duties as required when requested by the Clinical Professional Manager.

• State Registered Radiographer.
• Reasonable post graduate experience in the NHS.
• CPD portfolio.
• Sound knowledge of the NHS.
Desirable criteria
• Use of GE platform
• Evidence of relevant personal professional development in Radiography.
• Evidence of experience in CT scanning
• IV cannulation course., Positive role model.
• Team player.
• Ability to use initiative and manage time effectively.
• Highly motivated for self and others
• Ability to tailor care to patient type
• Good interpersonal skills, with both patients and staff.
• Ability to deal sensitively with sensitive information or contentious problems
Desirable criteria
• Evidence of a proactive approach to change and developing clinical practice., IM&T skills
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Positive role model.
• Ability to anticipate and forward plan.
• Able to communicate complex and often upsetting medical and technical information to patients, relatives and colleagues relating to procedures and diagnosis as well as Senior Managers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, cope with work pressures, manage time effectively and deliver within agreed timescales.
• Planning of own workload and others
• Work and make decisions using own initiative and be accountable for these decisions.
• Reliable work record
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Demonstrates a professional attitude and manner
Desirable criteria
• Evidence of teaching / training of staff within radiography.
• Problem solving skills
• Seeks constant improvement in own performance, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.