About this role
Job summary
Help Us Detect Lung Cancer Earlier and Save Lives.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our growing Lung Cancer Screening Programme at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a highly organised, motivated and compassionate individual to support the delivery of this life-saving service.
The National Lung Cancer Screening Programme is a key NHS initiative designed to identify lung cancer at an earlier stage, giving patients the best possible chance of successful treatment and improved outcomes. As the programme continues to expand, this role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to patients and help shape a developing service.
As Lung Cancer Screening Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting patients throughout their screening journey, acting as a key point of contact and ensuring they receive a seamless, high-quality experience. Working closely with the Lung Cancer Screening Team, Respiratory Consultants, Cancer Services, MDT Coordinators and Diagnostic Services, you will coordinate patient pathways, track progress through screening and diagnostic processes, and support multidisciplinary team discussions.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who:o Has substantial administrative and organisational experience within a healthcare or complex service environment.o Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues.o Is confident working independently, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.o Has strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and data management systems.o Has experience organising meetings, maintaining accurate records and supporting service delivery.o Understands the importance of patient-centred care and can communicate sensitively with individuals who may be anxious or distressed.o Is proactive, enthusiastic and committed to continuous improvement.Experience of working within cancer services, patient pathways or NHS administration would be advantageous but is not essential.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Lung Cancer Screening Programme 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 2028/2029.
The programme targets individuals ages 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 are employed to identify high-risk individuals, who are then scheduled for low-dose CT scans, enabling early detection and better treatment options.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to Degree level or demonstrable equivalent level of appropriate qualifications or work experience Extensive and demonstrable working knowledge and experience of administrative systems, software programmes to include Microsoft applications (word, excel, access, email).
Desirable
Evidence of ongoing study relevant to this position
Knowledge Essential
Working without supervision and as part of a team, pro-actively and effectively managing your own workload to meet demanding targets/deadlines Communicating with, influencing and relating to different professional groups and managers at all levels of seniority Working within a multidisciplinary environment, including busy environments with multiple departments Working with patients/ clients on a one-to-one basis Hospital-specific administration systems Previous involvement with data collection systems Service improvement work Organising meetings, including taking minutes "Process review" to maximise efficiency and reduce variation Planning and delivering programmes and projects and services on time.
Desirable
Experience of Cancer Services within the NHS Experience of contributing to writing documents of policy, process and procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)