Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for one band 6 registered nurses to join the BCSP team. One full time 37.5 hour post will be available to join a team of Specialist Screening Practitioners (SSPs) to deliver a high quality, effective and forward thinking and expanding screening service.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of care to the screening population identified by the screening programme across multiple sites in Nottinghamshire. You will also get the opportunity to be actively involved in the screening centre health promotion strategy to improve patient outcomes for our local population.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are required to maintain and develop relationships within a wide range of internal and external contacts.
The successful applicant will be expected to have started the Screening Practitioner's course at Liverpool John Moore's University within the first 9 months of coming into post - This is a mandatory requirement for the role and includes a residential element.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a first level registered nurse with evidence of post registration experience and professional development. A postgraduate qualification or relevant specialist knowledge and skills to degree level or equivalent in lower gastrointestinal disease, colorectal and/or cancer pathways and knowledge of endoscopy is desirable
The ability to be flexible & organised in the workplace with a passion for delivering a quality and successful service is essential. Induction, training and ongoing development will be supported by the team and Lead Screening Practitioner.
We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, innovative and flexible individual with the ability to prioritise a potentially demanding and diverse workflow and to work on his/her own initiative and as a member of a growing team.
As the service delivers screening across two Trusts: Nottingham University Hospitals Trust and Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, a full clean UK driving license, willingness and ability to travel between sites, and own transport is essential.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Previous Applicants Need Not Apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Informal visit/ telephone call is encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Informal visit/ telephone call is encouraged.
Person Specification
REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THE ROLE
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiply sites has own transport
- Flexible working ability to work evenings and potentially weekend if required
- Level one NMC registeration , Proven experience at band 5 with the ability to manage the clinical area and supervision of other staff
- Post basic study and a willingness to complete the John Moores Bowel Cancer screening qualification
- Full Clean UK Driving License
Desirable
- Degree in Adult Nursing
- Recent or current experience within a related speciality
- Demonstrate leadership skills /mentoring course
- Minimum 3 years experience at Band 5, including experience within acute hospital setting
role requirement
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills , basic IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Bowel Cancer Screening programme
Role Requirement
Essential
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to relatives carers and staff
Desirable
- evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
Person Specification
REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THE ROLE
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiply sites has own transport
- Flexible working ability to work evenings and potentially weekend if required
- Level one NMC registeration , Proven experience at band 5 with the ability to manage the clinical area and supervision of other staff
- Post basic study and a willingness to complete the John Moores Bowel Cancer screening qualification
- Full Clean UK Driving License
Desirable
- Degree in Adult Nursing
- Recent or current experience within a related speciality
- Demonstrate leadership skills /mentoring course
- Minimum 3 years experience at Band 5, including experience within acute hospital setting
role requirement
Essential
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills , basic IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Bowel Cancer Screening programme
Role Requirement
Essential
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to relatives carers and staff
Desirable
- evidence of providing formal teaching sessions
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).