Screening Specialist Practitioner Bowel Cancer Screening Programme

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder would be part of a multi-disciplinary team taking a patient centred approach to delivery a high standard of care. The post holder would be expected to;

Successfully undertake and complete a course of recognised study as determined by NHS Cancer Screening Programme.

Undertake 3 days residential training course for BCSS

Work in capacity aligned to national screening standards for SSP

Assist and support professionals from the multi-disciplinary team with agreed clinical, administrative activities

Have the ability to concentrate and manage multiple tasks within a busy environment, managing interruptions and queries during clinic sessions.

Work without direct supervision in the detailed and accurate capture of clinical information during bowel scope examinations, to uphold screening service reputation.

Advise clinical staff of examination criteria as mandated by the NHS Cancer Screening Programme

Will take responsibility for managing own usage of supplied equipment

Adhere to good practice and Trust policy when assessing and implementing manual handling techniques

Work unsupervised and plan ahead in the preparation of examination rooms when assisting during varied work lists

Use initiative to maintain work flow and ensure minimum waiting times, liaising with senior staff if problems/ potential problems arise

Provide support to patients pre, during and post endoscopic examinations

Ensure all areas and equipment are kept clean and tidy in accordance with Trust infection control policy

Safely handle pathology specimens in the appropriate manner, observing Trust infection control procedures and ensuring specimens are correctly identified and transported to pathology department

Will ensure that all bowel specimens are checked with a qualified nurse prior to transportation

Will work with BCSS ensuring all data is correctly inputted and presented correctly to progress the patient pathway

Must audit own work according to NHSBCSP standards

Will have the knowledge to provide patients/clients with accurate basic information on benign bowel conditions.

Adhere to code of practice for safe administration of medicines.

Restock bowel preparation supplies from pharmacy, ensuring rotation of stock including monitoring of expiry dates

Participate in BCSP Quality Assurance duties and maintenance of CQC evidence under supervision of a Screening Practitioner

Ensure efficient and timely workflow in the endoscopy procedure room

Have good IT skills to enable them to work with BCSS and Microsoft Office packages

Must work in accordance with Gateshead Health NHS FT and departmental policies and protocols

Person Specification

essential and desirable

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Demonstrable leadership skills Evidence of managing change Advanced interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrates ability to coordinate and manage own workload appropriately Able to motivate and work effectively within a team Proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel
• nursing or health related degree

Desirable

• Leadership qualification Specialist Screening Practitioner certificate Advanced IT skills
• Demonstrable experience in audit Experience of change management Evidence of ongoing professional development

Experience

Essential

• significant experience working in Gastroenterology, colorectal or endoscopy specialities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Queen Elizabeth Ave

Gateshead

NE9 6SX

Employer's website

https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)