Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Humber and Yorkshire Coast Bowel Cancer Screening Centre for an accredited screening endoscopist to a committed and expanding bowel cancer-screening workforce
The bowel cancer screening centre covers; Hull, East Yorkshire, East Riding, North & East Lincolnshire and an area within North Yorkshire (Scarborough & Bridlington).
The role provides exciting opportunities for clinical development as you take part in training of both basic skill colonoscopy and the preparation, support and mentorship for aspiring screening colonoscopist across all our endoscopy sites .
You will be actively involved has a trainer within the Yorkshire East Yorkshire School of Endoscopy . You will have the opportunity to strengthen and develop your therapeutic skills and expertise for larger and more complex polyps. To support this you will participate within the Large / Complex Polyp MDT and be involved in developing the MDT to maximise patient involvement in decision -making, treatment and care.
A new unit is currently been built at the Castle Hill Site reflecting a major investment and commitment in the expansion of diagnostic and therapeutic services, endoscopy teaching academy, research and the expansion of the bowel cancer screening programme. This is a great opportunity to be part of this exciting development. The unit is expected to be open in early 2024.
Main duties of the job
As an important member of this team, you will be providing high quality screening colonoscopy as part of the wider Health Service priorities in the early of bowel cancer with the aim of reducing lifetime risk and mortality from this disease.
You will performing screening colonoscopy for those who are eligible for FOBT testing within the National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme (NBCSP) and Lynch Syndrome Surveillance across the Screening Centre footprint.
Due to the Centre's large footprint, we recognise that as well as work, family life and your well-being are very important therefore we are very flexible in terms of your base in order to maximise these important aspects of work and family life.
As a valued member, your expertise, clinical experience and clinical decision-making will assist the Specialist Screening Practitioner Team, with their assessment, care and follow up of patients participating within the NBCSP to reduce risks and potential harm from those requiring further investigation within the Screening Centre.
In accordance with the Trusts Relocation Policy, this position has been classified as 'difficult to recruit' post and therefore the successfully appointed candidate will be eligible for a relocation expenses package of up to £8,000 depending on individual circumstances.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be able to work autonomously having the necessary experience training, skills and knowledge to support and advise the wider bowel cancer screening team in the selection, assessment, management and treatment of individuals participating in the bowel cancer screening programme.
A major responsibility of the post holder will be to provide the necessary leadership, training and teaching to support further recruitment, development, mentorship and preparation to secure expansion of both the medical and non-medical workforce to meet demand has the national bowel screening programme extends to include 50-59yrs as part of the eligible population for Bowel Cancer Screening.
The post holder will form part of the teaching faculty within the East Yorkshire School of Endoscopy has trainer for basic skills colonoscopy courses and polypectomy courses. In doing so the post holder will support the Programme Clinical Lead in developing stronger links with academic faculties within the University of Hull and Hull York Medical School (HYMS) to enable development and research opportunities within the Humber and Yorkshire Coast Bowel Cancer Screening Centre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be able to work autonomously having the necessary experience training, skills and knowledge to support and advise the wider bowel cancer screening team in the selection, assessment, management and treatment of individuals participating in the bowel cancer screening programme.
A major responsibility of the post holder will be to provide the necessary leadership, training and teaching to support further recruitment, development, mentorship and preparation to secure expansion of both the medical and non-medical workforce to meet demand has the national bowel screening programme extends to include 50-59yrs as part of the eligible population for Bowel Cancer Screening.
The post holder will form part of the teaching faculty within the East Yorkshire School of Endoscopy has trainer for basic skills colonoscopy courses and polypectomy courses. In doing so the post holder will support the Programme Clinical Lead in developing stronger links with academic faculties within the University of Hull and Hull York Medical School (HYMS) to enable development and research opportunities within the Humber and Yorkshire Coast Bowel Cancer Screening Centre.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN
- MSc or equivalent experience plus significant knowledge acquired over a significant period
- JAG Accredited Screening Colonoscopist
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- Train The Colonoscopy Trainer (TCT) or Train The Endoscopist Trainer (TET) Course
- Train The Colonoscopy Trainer (TCT) or Train The Endoscopist Trainer (TET) Course
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of meeting/exceedin g screening colonoscopy KPI's
- Level 2 Polypectomy Skills and Experience
- Teaching, assessing and evaluating trainees in lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures - diagnostic and level 2 therapeutic
- Working independently and within teams Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting with multidisciplinary working.
- Taking and recording Consent following an informed consent process
- Haemostatic techniques for the treatment of post polypectomy bleeding
Desirable
- At least one years' experience has an accredited screening Colonoscopist
- Performs Screening Colonoscopy Level 3 Polypectomy Skills
- Assessing endoscopists for fitness to practice independently
- National Screening Colonoscopy Assessor
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- RN
- MSc or equivalent experience plus significant knowledge acquired over a significant period
- JAG Accredited Screening Colonoscopist
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
Desirable
- Train The Colonoscopy Trainer (TCT) or Train The Endoscopist Trainer (TET) Course
- Train The Colonoscopy Trainer (TCT) or Train The Endoscopist Trainer (TET) Course
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of meeting/exceedin g screening colonoscopy KPI's
- Level 2 Polypectomy Skills and Experience
- Teaching, assessing and evaluating trainees in lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures - diagnostic and level 2 therapeutic
- Working independently and within teams Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting with multidisciplinary working.
- Taking and recording Consent following an informed consent process
- Haemostatic techniques for the treatment of post polypectomy bleeding
Desirable
- At least one years' experience has an accredited screening Colonoscopist
- Performs Screening Colonoscopy Level 3 Polypectomy Skills
- Assessing endoscopists for fitness to practice independently
- National Screening Colonoscopy Assessor
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
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).
