Administrator-Lung Cancer Screening Programme

Job summary

1-Permanent post & 1-Fixed Term post until October 2027

An exciting opportunity has arisen to provide administrative support to the STSFT Lung Cancer Screening Programme (LCSP) which provides screening to people aged 55 to 74 years who have previously smoked and therefore are at risk of developing lung cancer across Sunderland and South Tyneside.

The Programme is delivered by a small but committed team providing Lung Health Checks and CT scans to a population of over 60,000 eligible participants.

Working Monday to Friday, you will be based within South Tyneside District Hospital and will provide administrative support to the Programme for a fixed term period of one year.

You will work alongside Respiratory and Radiology clinical teams within the Trust, contributing to clinical pathway developments and optimising uptake of the screening service across South Tyneside and Sunderland demonstrating excellent planning and organisational skills and taking into account booking schedules for both Lung Health Checks and CT Scans.

All applications must meet the essential criteria within the relevant Job description and will undergo a recruitment and selection process to ensure suitability for the role.

For further information please contact helen.bone4@nhs.net. Or call 07795 335424 for an informal discussion.

Main duties of the job

You will act as a point of contact for any questions or queries from the general public, providing advice and guidance on the screening pathway, working in partnership with Respiratory and Radiology hospital teams and with primary care in ensuring screening pathways are managed optimally, effectively and safely.You should be prepared to support participants with reasonable adjustments i.e. translation services, transport, flexible appointments and support those with hearing impairments, learning difficulties or where English is not their first language, understanding and upholding all principles of Health Equality.

Cancer screening is an anxious process for some, and you should demonstrate empathy and understanding to participants worried about outcomes and results of the screening process and possible treatment options.This area of work is exciting but still developing and you will be part of a small passionate team making a real impact in cancer care across South Tyneside and Sunderland.You should be a team player with an interest in developing screening pathways to provide a first-class service to the local eligible population.

You will work 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday from an office based in South Tyneside General Hospital with 2 other administrators, 5 specialist nurses and a Programme Manager.There will be a need to support the wider clinical team in managing clinical pathways, onward referrals and processing outcomes from weekly clinical meetings (MDT).

Job responsibilities

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.