Job summary
The South Devon Bowel Cancer Screening Centre manages the screening programme for the eligible screening population in a rolling two year programme, covering the geographical area of Torbay, the South Hams, Teignbridge, Plymouth and West Devon. The Screening Centre has cross trust working arrangements with Plymouth NHS Trust, this being a screening site for the centre
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As a Specialist Screening Practitioner within the Screening Centre, you will be working as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
Main duties of the job
Specialist Screening Practitioners are the first point of contact for participants who have received a positive FIT test. They provide specialist advice, support and continuity of care throughout the screening pathway.
Assessing fitness for colonoscopy, attending colonoscopy, managing the results handling process and referral to the multidisciplinary team if appropriate.
Provide information, psychosocial support and advice to patients undergoing screening for bowel cancer and their families/carers.
Co-ordinating and providing care from the screening centre to address the needs of individuals arising because of the screening programme.
Acting as the patient's advocate supporting them to navigate and make informed choices at all stages of the screening process.
Be a resource and provide specialist support and advice to other healthcare professionals regarding the screening process.
Work collaboratively with the screening hub, health promotion services, multidisciplinary
About us
Why Work With Us
We deliver Bowel Cancer Screening at both Torbay and Derriford Hospital and has been operational since 2006. The GI Education team, based at Torbay Hospital are one of only two providers nationally, that deliver the mandatory educational module for Specialist Screening Practitioners in partnership with the University of Plymouth
Job description
Job responsibilities
Level 1 Registered Nurse -NMC
Possession of, or willingness to achieve once appointedthe Specialist Screening Practitioner academicmodule (substantive post holders)
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Standing or sitting for long periods during lists and clinics
Ability to work across two Trusts on a regular basis. This will include unsocial hours
PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Level 1 Registered Nurse -NMC
Possession of, or willingness to achieve once appointedthe Specialist Screening Practitioner academicmodule (substantive post holders)
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
Standing or sitting for long periods during lists and clinics
Ability to work across two Trusts on a regular basis. This will include unsocial hours
PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DETAILS
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Level 1 Registered nurse
- Degree in nursing
- Successful completion of drug calculation test
- Willingness to achieve Specialist Screening Practitioner module once appointed
Desirable
- Possession of the Specialist Screening Practitioner module
- Recognised teaching qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of diagnosis & treatment of cancer and understanding of National Standard & Guidelines
- Good organisational skills
- IT skills
- Recent acute clinical experience
- Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Knowledge of Lower gastro-intestinal diseases, endoscopy and radiological investigations and treatment for GI cancer, surgical and oncology procedures for treatment for GI cancer
Working conditions
Essential
- Ability to work across two sites on a regular basis
- Full driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Level 1 Registered nurse
- Degree in nursing
- Successful completion of drug calculation test
- Willingness to achieve Specialist Screening Practitioner module once appointed
Desirable
- Possession of the Specialist Screening Practitioner module
- Recognised teaching qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Knowledge of diagnosis & treatment of cancer and understanding of National Standard & Guidelines
- Good organisational skills
- IT skills
- Recent acute clinical experience
- Evidence of managing a caseload or care group in a clinical setting
Desirable
- Knowledge of Lower gastro-intestinal diseases, endoscopy and radiological investigations and treatment for GI cancer, surgical and oncology procedures for treatment for GI cancer
Working conditions
Essential
- Ability to work across two sites on a regular basis
- Full driving licence
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).
