Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to work within a small, specialised team managing patients referred in for 2ww diagnostic colonic investigations.
The purpose of this role will be to support in the review of patients referred into the RCCD Rapid Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis 2ww pathway in a non-patient facing role, over two days per week.
This is a non-patient facing role. Strong communications skills are essential to ensure accurate information is given and received over the phone with patients, and that this is transcribed accurately into an electronic referral and/or detailed letter to both patients and healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities will include:
To work, as part of a small team, through the daily referrals for patients referred in on the RCCD pathway and to review their referral against the pathway criteria.
To support the vetting of the patients referred in on the colorectal RCCD 2ww referral pathway.
To assess patients over the phone for their diagnosis procedure, giving them all the information needed, answering their questions honestly and coordinating the date for their procedure with both Endoscopy and Radiology
To ensure the GP and the administration team are fully informed of the investigation plan and there is a documented record of this.
To deliver, develop and maintain a quality, patient centred pathway of care
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working hours are usually Monday to Friday.
Flexibility is required to cover later finishing clinical activity but usually based around 8am to 6pm.
Usual patterns of working would be over two days. This day may vary week-by-week, although there is potentially the option of a fixed day off if the clinical workload allows.
There may be an opportunity to work remotely once the supernumerary period had been completed and competencies have been signed off.
There may be the need to provide a 7-day service in the future resulting in weekend working being required.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working hours are usually Monday to Friday.
Flexibility is required to cover later finishing clinical activity but usually based around 8am to 6pm.
Usual patterns of working would be over two days. This day may vary week-by-week, although there is potentially the option of a fixed day off if the clinical workload allows.
There may be an opportunity to work remotely once the supernumerary period had been completed and competencies have been signed off.
There may be the need to provide a 7-day service in the future resulting in weekend working being required.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nursing or similar health specialism or working Desire to do MSc
Desirable
- MSC in Nursing or similar health specialism or working/committed to completing. Non-Medical Prescriber IRMer Certified (Independent Radiology Non-Medical Requester)
- Non-Medical Prescriber.
- IRMeR Certified (Independent Radiology Non-Medical Requester)
Experience
Essential
- Currently working in Acute Colorectal/Endoscopy area as a Band 5/6
- Assessing patients suitability for radiological or endoscopy investigations
- Experience of interpreting patients results
Desirable
- Telephone assessment experience for assessing patients suitability for radiological or endoscopy investigations
- Experience of working to a pathway or algorithm
Communication
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Experience of using Excel Spreadsheets
- Experience of communication within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Experience of communicating sensitive information and bad news
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Course
- Previous experience of full medical assessment
- Experience of making clinical requests on Careflow and Notis
- Experience of dictation
- Ability to interpret results and make plans of care appropriately
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload, recognise and respond appropriately to urgent situations.
- Demonstrate an ability to delegate appropriate tasks to other colleagues.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues relating to the NHS policies.
- Experience of clinical decision making
- Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans.
Desirable
- Experience of data collection and analysis
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Nursing or similar health specialism or working Desire to do MSc
Desirable
- MSC in Nursing or similar health specialism or working/committed to completing. Non-Medical Prescriber IRMer Certified (Independent Radiology Non-Medical Requester)
- Non-Medical Prescriber.
- IRMeR Certified (Independent Radiology Non-Medical Requester)
Experience
Essential
- Currently working in Acute Colorectal/Endoscopy area as a Band 5/6
- Assessing patients suitability for radiological or endoscopy investigations
- Experience of interpreting patients results
Desirable
- Telephone assessment experience for assessing patients suitability for radiological or endoscopy investigations
- Experience of working to a pathway or algorithm
Communication
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Experience of using Excel Spreadsheets
- Experience of communication within a Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Experience of communicating sensitive information and bad news
Desirable
- Advanced Communication Course
- Previous experience of full medical assessment
- Experience of making clinical requests on Careflow and Notis
- Experience of dictation
- Ability to interpret results and make plans of care appropriately
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload, recognise and respond appropriately to urgent situations.
- Demonstrate an ability to delegate appropriate tasks to other colleagues.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current issues relating to the NHS policies.
- Experience of clinical decision making
- Able to contribute to the development of implementation and monitoring of local objectives and action plans.
Desirable
- Experience of data collection and analysis
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).